Former Trump advisor Kellyanne Conway has registered as a foreign agent of Ukraine, marking a significant move in her career. Conway's contract, valued at $50,000 per month, involves lobbying U.S. lawmakers and organizing meetings between Ukrainian soldiers and American political leaders, according to recent filings with the National Security Division (NSD) of the Department of Justice.
The contract, signed with the Victor Pinchuk Foundation, outlines Conway's role in raising awareness among U.S. decision-makers about Ukraine's ongoing struggle for freedom and against Russian aggression. Her responsibilities include encouraging U.S. officials to participate in the Yalta European Strategy (YES) annual meeting, a forum discussing Ukraine's European future.
Former Trump advisor Kelly Anne Conway has registered to be a foreign agent for Ukraine for a monthly salary of $50,000 to lobby lawmakers on behalf of the Ukrainian government. https://t.co/htPv8Kfb6O
— Robbie Mouton (@mcgmouton57) August 4, 2024
Conway's registration as a foreign agent is compliant with the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) of 1938, which requires individuals representing foreign interests in a political or quasi-political capacity to disclose their activities. Her contract began on July 25, 2024, and is set to expire on November 14, 2024.
The Victor Pinchuk Foundation, established by the Ukrainian oligarch Victor Pinchuk, aims to foster Ukraine's integration into the European Union. YES, founded in 2004, features a board of international leaders including former heads of state from Poland, Estonia, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland.
Another CONway.
Kelly-Anne registers as a foreign agent in Ukraine to help lobby lawmakers by using Ukraine military veterans to become friends with veterans in Congress.
They are pushing for more war by trying to bring veterans together.
We'll see how that works out. https://t.co/0Id5gFXeDW
— Based and Biased (@based_biased) August 4, 2024
Pinchuk, known for his connections with American elites, has previously donated to the Clinton Foundation and maintained frequent contact with U.S. officials during Hillary Clinton's tenure as Secretary of State.
This development comes at a time when the U.S. continues to support Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia, providing approximately $175 billion in military and financial assistance since the war began in February 2022.
Conway's new role is likely to draw scrutiny given her previous position as a senior counselor to President Donald Trump, where she was involved in various controversies, including the administration's stance on Ukraine. However, Conway has dismissed allegations that her current lobbying efforts are politically motivated against figures like J.D. Vance, a known Ukraine-skeptic.
This move underscores the complex and often contentious nature of foreign lobbying in U.S. politics, as former officials leverage their connections and expertise to influence policy decisions. Conway and the Victor Pinchuk Foundation have yet to comment publicly on the specifics of their agreement.
