March 17, 2022

The American public has watched one passionate plea after another from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he pressures western nations for more help in his country’s war with Russia.

Behind the scenes, a network of PR professionals, lobbyists and former government officials have also built a powerful messaging machine to help pull strings on media coverage and policymaking.

Their profile and reach has grown as the war in Ukraine consumed the halls of government and the airwaves. One of the biggest Washington power players for Ukraine is Andrew Mac, an adviser to Zelenskyy who heads the D.C. office of a Ukrainian law firm and has served as a liaison to the media on Zelenskyy’s behalf.

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