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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
World
Eli Clifton and Ben Freeman

They’re lobbying for Ukraine pro bono – and making millions from arms firms

Ukrainian soldiers patrol in Bakhmut, Ukraine.
Ukrainian soldiers patrol in Bakhmut, Ukraine. Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

This article was co-published with Responsible Statecraft.

Some of Washington’s most powerful lobbyists are providing their services to Ukraine for free – but at the same time, they are taking in millions in fees from Pentagon contractors who stand to benefit from the country’s war with Russia.

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