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Freeland Appointed to Boost Ukraine's Economic Recovery Efforts

1/11/2026

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Chrystia Freeland, former deputy prime minister, was named adviser on economic development by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
She will focus on attracting foreign investment and postwar reconstruction if peace talks succeed.
Freeland expressed optimism about Ukraine's economic potential, likening it to postwar Western Europe.
Analysts caution that demographics from war and emigration could hinder growth.
Freeland previously served as finance minister and resigned from the Trudeau government.

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Chrystia Freeland, former deputy prime minister, was named adviser on economic development by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
She will focus on attracting foreign investment and postwar reconstruction if peace talks succeed.
Freeland expressed optimism about Ukraine's economic potential, likening it to postwar Western Europe.
Analysts caution that demographics from war and emigration could hinder growth.
Freeland previously served as finance minister and resigned from the Trudeau government.