Russian banker who met with jared kushner has ties to putin

You're likely referring to Andrey Slepnev, a Russian banker who met with Jared Kushner, a senior advisor to President Donald Trump, in 2017. Slepnev is a Russian businessman with ties to the Russian government and has been linked to President Vladimir Putin.

According to reports, Slepnev met with Kushner at the White House in April 2017, shortly after Trump's inauguration. The meeting was reportedly arranged by Michael Cohen, Trump's former personal lawyer, who had previously worked with Slepnev on a real estate project in Russia.

Slepnev is the CEO of the Russian state-owned bank, Vnesheconombank (VEB), which has been sanctioned by the United States for its role in supporting Russian aggression in Ukraine. VEB has also been accused of providing financial support to Russian military operations in Syria.

Slepnev has close ties to the Russian government and has been a key player in Russia's efforts to expand its influence in Eastern Europe. He has also been involved in several high-profile business deals with Russian oligarchs and has been accused of using his connections to further Russian interests.

Kushner's meeting with Slepnev has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the potential for Russian influence on the Trump administration. The meeting was not publicly disclosed until several months later, and it has been the subject of intense scrutiny and investigation by congressional committees and special counsel Robert Mueller.

It's worth noting that Slepnev has denied any wrongdoing and has maintained that his meeting with Kushner was a routine business meeting. However, the meeting has raised questions about the extent to which the Trump administration is willing to engage with Russian officials and businesses, and whether it is taking adequate steps to protect national security and prevent conflicts of interest.