Schemes: Before Advising Ukraine’s Parliament, Lawyer Involved in Projects Funded by Kremlin-Linked Foundation

An investigation by RFE/RL’s Schemes, using leaked documents, alleges that Yana Salmina—a key consultant to Ukraine’s parliament—was involved in projects financed by the Russian government–backed Pravfond and may have received significant funding via NGOs tied to her and her husband; a bank blocked one account before a planned event, an internal review was initiated, and authorities were notified. The report also notes her father’s substantial income from Russia’s defense sector and details Pravfond’s continued financial operations despite EU sanctions, including activities framed as “legal aid,” compiling reports for Russian authorities, and advising men on avoiding conscription.