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U.S. imposes sanctions on Ukrainians for election meddling

The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on several Ukrainian individuals and entities, accusing them of U.S. election interference and associating with a pro-Russian Ukrainian lawmaker linked to efforts by President Donald Trump’s allies to dig up dirt on President-elect Joe Biden and his son. “Russian disinformation campaigns targeting American citizens are a threat to… Read More U.S. imposes sanctions on Ukrainians for election meddling

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U.S. accuses two Ukrainian businessmen of using misappropriated funds for acquisition of real estate in Ohio

U.S. prosecutors on Wednesday accused Ukrainian tycoon Ihor Kolomoisky and another Ukrainian businessman of using misappropriated funds to buy real estate in Ohio, following earlier similar U.S. allegations involving property in Kentucky and Texas. Kolomoisky, one of the most prominent tycoons in Ukraine and regarded as a key political backer of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy,… Read More U.S. accuses two Ukrainian businessmen of using misappropriated funds for acquisition of real estate in Ohio

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U.S. imposes sanctions on Ukrainian lawmaker Andriy Derkach for alleged meddling in 2020 election

The United States imposed sanctions on Thursday on a pro-Russian Ukrainian lawmaker linked to Republican efforts to dig up dirt on Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his son Hunter, accusing him of trying to interfere in the U.S. election. In a statement, the U.S. Treasury Department said it had blacklisted Ukrainian parliamentarian Andriy Derkach,… Read More U.S. imposes sanctions on Ukrainian lawmaker Andriy Derkach for alleged meddling in 2020 election

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