From 2021. PR Firm in New York hired by the Ukranians.

"Ukraine hopes the US can still stop the pipeline from becoming operational while simultaneously trying to reassure Washington that it is effectively dealing with a history of corruption and political interference in it own energy sector. Issues of corporate governance are once again making headlines following this spring’s replacement of longtime executive Andriy Kobolyev with acting Energy Minister Yuriy Vitrenko at the helm of national oil and gas giant Naftogaz.

“When it comes to the western media, there are two issues that are likely to be highlighted,” said Igor Novikov, a former adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. “One, first and foremost, is the situation with Nord Stream 2. But there’s also a second issue, which has to do with a corporate governance at Naftogaz. And I think we’re going to see certain parts of that internal struggle highlighted in the media.”

Karv and the Ukrainian oil and gas federation did not respond to requests for comment about the PR contract. But experts tracking the issue point out that the White House immediately responded last month when President Zelensky told Axios that he was “surprised” and “disappointed” by the Biden administration’s decision to waive sanctions. The very next day, President Biden got on the phone with the Ukrainian leader and invited him to visit Washington this summer."

One of the firms: Executive Vice President Eric C Andrus = Clinton boi.

"Director of Communications for the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, and Director of the U.S. Information Agency’s New York Foreign Press Center."

So they already knew that influencing the media would be important…as per usual. Also in play, Will Sommers.

https://archive.ph/1YnFE

https://www.karvcommunications.com/?team=eric-c-andrus