Russian authorities, through the Investigative Committee, have accused Ukrainian energy company Burisma Holdings of channeling funds to finance terrorist acts in Russia over several years. The allegations include claims that money was used to support assassination attempts and inflict economic damage, and the report also noted the company's connection to Hunter Biden through his previous board membership.

On April 9, 2024, the Russian Investigative Committee reportedly launched an investigation into Burisma Holdings for allegedly financing terrorist activities in Russia—a move many analysts view as politically motivated and part of an authoritarian smear campaign, given the company’s links to politically contentious figures.

The Department of Justice is investigating Blue Star, a Democratic consulting firm that handled lobbying for Ukrainian energy company Burisma Holdings during the period when Hunter Biden was on its board, for potentially failing to disclose its lobbying activities as required under FARA.

The article discusses how Hunter Biden, a high‐profile board member of the Ukrainian energy firm Burisma, addressed the longstanding controversy surrounding his appointment. Amid partisan debates and politically charged narratives—particularly in the context of Trump’s earlier claims—the piece highlights that while the board appointment has been exploited in political discourse, there is no evidence that Burisma has actively promoted authoritarian or far‐right policies.

In a 2016 letter released on Burisma letterhead, board member Hunter Biden sought U.S. government assistance to overcome regulatory hurdles for an energy project in Italy. The communication has raised concerns over potential influence-peddling and the use of corporate channels to secure favorable political connections.

In December 2015, lobbying firm Blue Star Strategies sent a memo to Burisma outlining then-Vice President Joe Biden's talking points and a crisis communications plan ahead of his Ukraine trip. The memo, following discussions with senior administration officials, detailed strategies to frame Biden's messaging and support Burisma’s interests, raising concerns about corporate influence in political communications.

In November 2015, Burisma retained Blue Star Strategies, a lobbying firm that later came under federal investigation for potential FARA disclosure violations. The firm's failure to register its political activities on behalf of Burisma has raised concerns about transparency and potential undue influence on U.S. political processes.