Burisma Consultants register as foreign agents, excluding Hunter Biden
A Second Consultant for Burisma Holdings Registers as a Foreign Agent
A new development has emerged in the ongoing controversy surrounding Hunter Biden’s involvement with Ukrainian energy firm Burisma Holdings. This week, another consultant for the company, John Buretta, registered as a foreign agent, raising further questions about Hunter Biden’s refusal to do the same.
Buretta, a partner at Cravath, Swaine, and Moore, disclosed in filings with the Justice Department that he lobbied for Burisma and its owner, Mykola Zlochevsky, in 2016 and 2017. As a former Justice Department official, Buretta met with four federal officials to discuss bribery investigations against Burisma.
It is worth noting that Blue Star Strategies, a Democratic lobbying firm, had already registered as a foreign agent for Burisma in May 2022 as part of a settlement with the Justice Department.
Hunter Biden’s Involvement with Burisma
In April 2014, Burisma hired Hunter Biden at a monthly salary of $80,000. His role was to help secure business deals and improve the company’s reputation in the West. Republicans have alleged that Biden was hired due to his father’s position as vice president and his involvement with Ukraine.
While Hunter Biden denies any wrongdoing, he has refused to register with the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). However, he did acknowledge that Burisma likely hired him because of his last name. In 2015, Biden enlisted the services of Blue Star Strategies, owned by Democratic operatives Sally Painter and Karen Tramontano, to handle public relations and lobbying for Burisma. Buretta was later appointed to handle legal work on behalf of the company.
Concerns have been raised that the government has been lenient towards Biden regarding his foreign business dealings. Although he was charged with felony tax evasion by Special Council David Weiss, critics argue that he should also face prosecution for his lobbying activities on behalf of Burisma and clients in Romania and China.
Evidence of Hunter Biden’s Interactions with U.S. Officials
There is mounting evidence that Hunter Biden had discussions with U.S. officials, including his father, about Burisma. In 2015, he introduced his father to a Burisma executive during a dinner in Washington, D.C. Additionally, Hunter Biden’s former business partner and Burisma board member, Devon Archer, testified before Congress that Biden frequently put his father on speakerphone during meetings with Zlochevsky and other Burisma executives. Archer stated that Zlochevsky asked Hunter Biden for assistance from Washington, D.C. regarding the investigation into Burisma.
In November 2016, Hunter Biden also met with his father’s energy adviser, Amos Hochstein, to discuss Burisma. Hochstein confirmed this during his testimony before Congress, revealing that Hunter Biden sought his views on Burisma and Zlochevsky.
Buretta, the newly registered foreign agent, had meetings with several officials, including Hochstein, Catherine Novelli from the State Department, U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch, and Bruce Swartz from the Justice Department.
As of now, Buretta, the Justice Department, and Biden’s lawyers have not responded to requests for comment.
What are the potential implications of Hunter Biden not registering as a foreign agent for his work with Burisma, particularly in relation to lobbying and influencing US policy towards Ukraine?
Er, the recent registration of two consultants for Burisma as foreign agents raises concerns about Hunter Biden’s transparency and potential conflicts of interest.
FARA requires individuals and organizations to disclose their activities on behalf of foreign entities to the US government. Registration under FARA ensures transparency and accountability, allowing the public to better understand the influence of foreign entities on US policy and decision-making.
By not registering as a foreign agent, Hunter Biden has raised suspicions about the nature of his work for Burisma and whether it involved lobbying or other activities that could have influenced US policy towards Ukraine. The recent registration of John Buretta and Blue Star Strategies highlights the importance of compliance with FARA regulations and begs the question of why Hunter Biden has not done the same.
Some argue that Hunter Biden’s reluctance to register as a foreign agent may be due to fears of negative implications for his father, President Joe Biden. However, this only reinforces concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the need for transparency in the relationship between Hunter Biden’s work and his father’s position in government.
The ongoing controversy surrounding Hunter Biden’s involvement with Burisma has been a source of political speculation and scrutiny. It has become a focal point for Republicans, who accuse the Biden family of corruption and using their political influence for personal gain.
These latest developments with the registration of John Buretta as a foreign agent for Burisma add another layer of complexity to the situation. It raises further questions about the extent of influence and lobbying efforts by Burisma and its associates, and the need for increased scrutiny and accountability.
In conclusion, the registration of John Buretta as a foreign agent for Burisma further highlights the concerns surrounding Hunter Biden’s involvement with the Ukrainian energy firm. The refusal to register under FARA raises suspicions about the nature of his work and potential conflicts of interest. The ongoing controversy underscores the need for transparency and accountability in the relationship between government officials and foreign entities. It remains to be seen how these latest developments will impact the ongoing scrutiny and investigations surrounding Hunter Biden and Burisma Holdings.
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