January 5, 2026
RED FM News Desk
Former federal cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland has been appointed an economic adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian leader announced Monday.
Freeland, a longtime supporter of Ukraine during its war with Russia, has previously argued that the country has the potential to become a major economic power by seizing opportunities missed after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
In a social media post, Zelenskyy said Ukraine must strengthen what he described as its “internal resilience” as the war continues and diplomatic efforts evolve.
“Chrystia is highly skilled in these matters and has extensive experience in attracting investment and implementing economic transformations,” Zelenskyy said. “Right now, Ukraine needs to strengthen its internal resilience—both to support Ukraine’s recovery if diplomacy delivers results as swiftly as possible, and to reinforce our defence if delays by our partners prolong the war.”
Freeland’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Freeland, who has Ukrainian ancestry, previously served as a cabinet minister and deputy prime minister in former prime minister Justin Trudeau’s government. She was more recently named by Prime Minister Mark Carney as Canada’s special representative for the reconstruction of Ukraine.
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