Chrystia Freeland Named as Ukraine Economic Adviser: President Zelenskyy

Then-Minister of Transport and Internal Trade Chrystia Freeland responds to a question during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on June 12, 2025. The Canadian Press/Sean KilpatrickUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has appointed Canadian MP and former deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland as an adviser on economic development.“Chrystia is highly skilled in these matters and has extensive experience in attracting investment and implementing economic transformations,” Zelenskyy said in an X post announcing the appointment on Jan. 5.