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BREAKING: Burisma Makes Eye-Popping Move, Speculation Explodes
Burisma, the Ukrainian energy giant tied to Hunter Biden, has taken a notable legal step by hiring a high-profile law firm that is now registered as a foreign agent for work completed in 2016, according to recent entries in the Foreign Agent Registration Act database. The move comes amid intensifying discussions about the impeachment inquiry involving President Joe Biden.
Burisma and its founder’s decision to engage the services of the elite law firm Cravath signals a growing sense of concern within the company. The step is particularly noteworthy given the firm’s reputation for handling complex and high-profile legal challenges.
Further deepening the intrigue, the law firm representing Burisma has registered as a Foreign Agent for activities conducted in 2016. This is crucial as it suggests potential implications for Hunter Biden concerning the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).
BREAKING: Burisma, the Ukraine gas giant that paid Hunter Biden millions, just lawyered up.
The company and its founder retained the white-shoe law firm Cravath according to the Foreign Agent Registration Act database.
They're clearly terrified of a Biden impeachment inquiry. pic.twitter.com/KT4swYRDM5
— Natalie Winters (@nataliegwinters) January 5, 2024
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The criminal law firm representing Burisma, the Ukraine gas giant paying Hunter Biden millions, just registered as a Foreign Agent for its work in 2016.
This proves once and for all Hunter Biden violated FARA.
The firm was trying to prevent an investigation from the… pic.twitter.com/V7sRcmqabV
— Natalie Winters (@nataliegwinters) January 5, 2024
“In January 2016, Mr. Buretta [Burisma’s lawyer] was retained to represent Mykola Zlochevsky in connection with possible investigations by governmental authorities in the United States,” the paperwork reads.
“The representation thereafter broadened to include Burisma Holdings Limited, as well as governmental investigations in Ukraine, and continued until April 2017. The representation of Burisma was governed by the same engagement letter with Mykola Zlochevsky and included both registrable and non-registrable activities.”
The background involving Hunter Biden and Burisma Holdings, a large private natural gas producer in Ukraine, has been a subject of significant political and media attention, particularly in the United States. The situation is complex and interweaves business interests, international politics, and allegations of impropriety.
In April 2014, Hunter Biden, the son of then-U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, joined the board of Burisma Holdings. His appointment to the board raised eyebrows due to his lack of prior experience in the energy sector and the ongoing political and military tensions in Ukraine. Hunter’s role at Burisma reportedly involved consulting on legal issues and corporate governance, and he was compensated significantly for his services.
At the time of his appointment, Ukraine was undergoing significant political upheaval. The country was in the midst of a crisis following Russia’s annexation of Crimea and the start of a conflict in Eastern Ukraine. The U.S. government, under President Barack Obama, with Joe Biden as Vice President, was actively involved in foreign policy efforts in the region, supporting the Ukrainian government against Russian aggression.
Hunter’s position at Burisma became a focal point of controversy and allegations of conflict of interest, especially given Joe Biden’s role in U.S. foreign policy concerning Ukraine. Many argued that Hunter’s role at Burisma could be seen as an attempt to leverage his father’s political influence.
The situation gained heightened attention during the 2020 U.S. presidential election campaign. Former President Donald Trump and his allies frequently cited Hunter’s Burisma connection as evidence of alleged corruption by the Biden family. This culminated in the first impeachment of Trump, who was accused of withholding military aid to Ukraine to pressure the Ukrainian government into investigating the Bidens.
Hunter left the board of Burisma in April 2019. Despite his departure, discussions and investigations into the matter have continued, with various political factions using the issue to leverage their respective narratives.
It remains a point of contention and political discussion, particularly among those critical of President Joe Biden and his administration.