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  1. ↑ Founded by Haley Barbour, BGR was hired by Alfa Group through its subsidiary Altimo. The IPOC International Growth Fund, which controls several Russian telecoms, is closely associated with Leonid Reiman. [12] [13] [14]
  2. ↑ In 2006, the beneficial owner of IPOC International Growth Fund was found to be Leonid Reiman according to a Zurich ruling by the International Chamber of Commerce. [12] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20]
  3. ↑ Vladimir Putin is very close to and has a very warm longtime relationship with Henry Kissinger. [21] [22] [23] Kissinger Associates does not disclose if it lobbies on behalf of Russian foreign policy interests. [21]
  4. ↑ Jeff Sessions was the national security committee chairman for Trump's 2016 campaign. [6]

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Richard R. Burt
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United States Ambassador to West Germany
In office
September 16, 1985 –February 17, 1989
Government offices
Preceded by Director of the Bureau of Politico-Military Affairs
January 23, 1981 – February 17, 1982		Succeeded by
Preceded by Assistant Secretary of State for European and Canadian Affairs
February 18, 1983 – July 18, 1985		Succeeded by
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by United States Ambassador to Germany
1985–1989		Succeeded by
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