Rubio Introduces Bill to Deter CCP Influence in Ukraine

Published on August 1, 2024

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) introduced legislation to deter the Chinese communist regime from gaining influence in Ukraine under the pretense of reconstruction. “It would be malpractice to allow our greatest adversary to be involved, in any way, in the reconstruction efforts of Ukraine. Falling prey to the Chinese Communist Party’s predatory schemes has left multiple nations worldwide beholden to Beijing. Both the U.S. and our democratic allies in Europe must counter this threat,” Rubio said in a July 31 press release introducing the bill. If signed into law, the Secretary of State will be required to negotiate with the Ukrainian government to establish a mechanism to review investment in Ukraine, particularly from China....