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Who Are the Gas Men Rick Perry Pushed on Ukraine?

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Who Are the Gas Men Rick Perry Pushed on Ukraine?

One man donated to Perry’s inaugural campaign, and another used to advise a Russia-friendly politician.

Betsy Swan Political Reporter Adam Rawnsley
Published 10.15.19 5:06AM ET

The Democrats’ impeachment inquiry is all about Ukraine. And Ukraine is all about natural gas. Most Russian gas sold to Europe flows through pipelines crossing the nascent democracy. The gas sector is where a huge amount of Ukraine’s wealth comes from—and, by extension, its corruption. And the country’s huge state-owned natural gas company, Naftogaz, finds its way into smackdowns between oligarchs and international energy stand-offs.

That’s why Energy Secretary Rick Perry hovers in the background of the impeachment saga. As Texas governor, he earned the affection of America’s oil and gas barons. And as energy secretary, he’s pushed for reforms to make Ukraine friendlier to Western investment.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/who-are-michael-bleyzer-and-robert-bensh-the-gas-men-rick-perry-pushed-on-ukraine?via=newsletter&source=DDMorning




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