“McKinsey, while advising a Russian corporation, although not on issues directly related to weapons, at the same time fulfilled contracts in the field of national security for the US Department of Defense and the intelligence community,” follows from the NBC News investigation.
At the same time, the company itself stated that they did not see a conflict of interest in cooperating with Rostec and American military structures.
McKinsey stressed that the consulting firm complies with all US contracting laws, including those relating to conflicts of interest.
“Our past work for Rostec contractors did not concern weapons systems.
This activity consisted of commercial and operational issues, on which we advise clients on a regular basis around the world, ”said Neil Grace, a spokesman for the company.
Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov spoke by phone with Mark Milley, Chairman of the Committee of Chiefs of Staff of the US Armed Forces.
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the parties discussed a number of issues, including the situation in Ukraine.