In a surprising development, on Tuesday, the Russian government's Investigative Committee released a press release accusing Ukrainian energy company Burisma Holdings, known for its ties to Hunter Biden, of financially supporting terrorist attacks. The accusations are made without any evidence.

According to the press release, Burisma Holdings has allegedly sponsored terrorist activities both within Russia and beyond its borders. The announcement comes on the heels of Russian authorities claiming earlier this week that individuals hired from Ukraine were responsible for a recent deadly attack on Crocus City Hall.

The Russian government is now suggesting that unnamed US officials may have been involved in funneling money to Burisma to support acts of terrorism in Russia. This move raises suspicions of a potential attempt to fuel new conspiracy theories related to Hunter Biden ahead of the upcoming US presidential election.

The Investigative Committee claims that it was acting in response to a demand from a group of lawmakers who requested an investigation into the alleged financing of terrorist attacks by the US and NATO countries. Despite the demand being made just in late March, officials assert that they were able to crack the case within a few days.

Currently, investigators are looking into the flow of "several million US dollars" and examining the involvement of specific individuals from government officials, public and commercial organizations in Western countries.

This move by the Russian government appears to revive a conspiracy theory initially promoted by Donald Trump in the lead-up to the 2020 election, which alleged that the Biden family was involved in illicit activities at Burisma. Such claims have not been substantiated by Republicans, and earlier this year, the FBI informant whose allegations were used to initiate a Republican impeachment inquiry against Biden was charged with fabricating the entire story.

Burisma Holdings, where Hunter Biden previously served on the board, has long been the subject of allegations made by Trump's allies in the GOP, who claim that both Hunter and Joe Biden were part of a large-scale international bribery scheme. However, these allegations have failed to be proven.

It remains to be seen how these latest accusations from the Russian government will impact the political landscape leading up to the 2024 elections. As the Kremlin revives these controversial claims, it is clear that the role of Burisma, Hunter Biden, and Joe Biden will continue to be a contentious topic going forward.