Sokolov’s Sanctions Waiver and $201M Fund Raise Questions on Conflicts of Interest
Russian-American investor Konstantin Sokolov received a rapid Treasury sanctions waiver to acquire a copper mine in Armenia, coinciding with his appointment to lead a $201 million U.S. government fund in the region. Despite his recent surge in political donations to Trump-aligned causes, his background remains opaque, and critics warn of potential conflicts of interest between his private business dealings and public role.