Newly revealed emails from 2015 have ignited a firestorm among Republican lawmakers, raising questions about Hunter Biden's involvement with Ukrainian energy company Burisma Holdings and its potential connection to then-Vice President Joe Biden's actions in Ukraine. The emails, verified by Fox News Digital and sourced from Hunter Biden's laptop, detail discussions between Burisma executive Vadym Pozharskyi and Hunter Biden, along with associates Devon Archer and Eric Schwerin, regarding a contract with lobbying firm Blue Star Strategies. The objective, as stated by Pozharskyi, was to counter negative press and halt investigations into Burisma founder Mykola Zlochevsky.

This revelation comes just a month before Joe Biden's December 2015 trip to Ukraine, where he threatened to withhold U.S. aid if the country's top prosecutor, Viktor Shokin, wasn't fired. Shokin was investigating Zlochevsky at the time. Republicans on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee have expressed deep concern over the timing of these events, suggesting a potential link between Hunter Biden's activities and his father's actions. They argue that the events surrounding Shokin's dismissal warrant a full investigation into possible public corruption.

From left, Rep. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D.; President Biden and his son Hunter Biden; and Rep. James Comer, R-Ky. (Fox News)

The emails reveal Pozharskyi's desire to secure support from high-ranking U.S. officials for Zlochevsky and Burisma. He outlined a plan involving meetings with officials, including the U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, and public statements of support. Pozharskyi also proposed arranging a visit by influential U.S. policymakers to Ukraine to convey a positive message to top Ukrainian officials, ultimately aiming to end any investigations against Zlochevsky.

On Nov. 2, 2015, Burisma executive Vadym Pozharskyi emailed Hunter Biden, Devon Archer and Eric Schwerin about a "revised proposal, contract and initial invoice for Burisma Holdings." (Fox News)

Schwerin, in response, acknowledged the carefully worded contract, emphasizing its cautious approach and assuring regular communication to refine and update its scope. Hunter Biden ultimately agreed to the contract with Blue Star Strategies. Just weeks later, an associate at Blue Star Strategies informed the involved parties about a White House conference call outlining Joe Biden's upcoming trip to Ukraine.

Eric Schwerin said the contract was deliberately vague to "be on the safe and cautious side." (Fox News)

Hunter Biden emailed Vadym Pozharskyi in November 2015. (Fox News)

During his visit, Joe Biden pressured Ukrainian officials to dismiss Shokin, who was subsequently fired in March 2016. The White House maintains that the pressure to fire Shokin stemmed from concerns about his lax approach to corruption. However, Republicans on the Oversight Committee remain skeptical, citing the timing of the events and the content of the emails as highly suspicious. Several committee members have publicly stated their belief that Joe Biden's actions were motivated by a desire to protect his son and the Biden family's business interests. They are calling for further investigation into the matter.

Vice President Joe Biden gestures next to Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, right, after addressing the Ukrainian Parliament in Kiev on Dec. 8, 2015. (Sergei Supinsky/AFP via Getty Images)

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, right, and Vice President Joe Biden arrive to deliver a statement on the results of talks in Kiev on Dec. 7, 2015. (Sergei Supinsky/AFP via Getty Images)

Hunter Biden arrives at Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, D.C., on July 4, 2023. (Ting Shen/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

President Biden departs Dublin Airport on Air Force One with his sister Valerie and son Hunter on April 14, 2023. (Julien Behal/Irish Government via Getty Images)

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, told Fox News Digital that "there can be no doubt about Burisma’s motives for paying Hunter Biden millions despite his lack of industry expertise." (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., slammed President Biden in a quote to Fox News Digital, saying he "should cooperate fully with investigators and stop stonewalling." (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)