Fixed !
"Manafort worked as a (PRO RUSSIAN / ANTI NATO) lobbyist for a (PRO RUSSIAN / ANTI NATO) interest or interests in the Ukraine before Trump ran for office. ."
When Ukraine was caught in the tug-o-war betweeen Russia and the West manafort was paid millions to pull the rope on the side of Putin. And thats the American Patriot Donald Trump chose to be the ceo of his campaign. And Bob is totally cool with that. Its a free country. You can defend convicted felons who work against US interests abroad if that is your preference. Trump sure did.