Zelensky Taps High-Profile Canadian Politician as Economic Adviser
The New York Times••world
Key Points:
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Chrystia Freeland, former Canadian deputy prime minister, as an adviser on economic development, focusing on attracting foreign investment and postwar reconstruction.
- This marks the first appointment of a high-profile Western politician to Ukraine’s government during the ongoing war, highlighting increased Western involvement in Ukraine's economic future.
- Zelensky praised Freeland’s expertise but provided limited details on her specific role or involvement in ongoing U.S.-Ukraine reconstruction talks, which include proposals for large U.S.-controlled investment funds.
- Freeland has a history of negotiating with the U.S. government, including on trade agreements during the Trump administration, and has been a vocal advocate for Western aid to Ukraine to counter Russian expansion.
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