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Navigators Global, a top Republican shop, has signed on to help members of Ukraine’s parliament make their case in Washington.
The job is to educate the Biden administration and Congress about the country’s needs in the wake of Russia’s invasion.
The firm promises a robust public affairs program on behalf of the Ukrainian parliament’s national security, defense and intelligence committee.
Phil Anderson, Navigators president and founding principal, is part of the Ukrainian team. He was an aide to former VP Dan Quayle and Republican National Committee head Lee Atwater.
He is joined by Ryan Berger (policy director for the National Republican Senatorial Committee), Christopher Cox (legislative affairs aide for presidents Donald Trump and George W. Bush) and Doug Distaso (a 25-year Air Force veteran who leads Navigator’s security, defense and space practice).


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