Their relationship long predated Giuliani’s efforts to discredit the Black Ledger evidence that played a key role in Manafort's downfall.thedailybeast.com/paul-manafort-…
Fruman invited Manafort to the opening party for Buddha-Bar in Kyiv many years ago. They've also spent time together in London and NY. But of course!
Parnas and Fruman were indicted for running a similar straw-donor scheme.