Former Georgian Economic Development Minister Kakha Bendukidze confirmed to reporters on May 28 he had joined the Ukrainian government’s international expert council as an advisor.

“The council was set up with assistance from the Canadian government. It includes 2 Canadians, two Americans and me. The council will meet once a month to give recommendations to the Ukrainian government about most pressing issues. Ukraine is facing extremely complicated economic problems and I will try to be of help,” Bendukidze said.