NEW: The @StateDept helped initiate talks between RUDY GIULIANI & a Ukrainian official, during which Rudy urged investigation of @JoeBiden & his son.

Rudy briefed @StateDept on the talks.@StateDept didn't respond to questions about its role or Rudy's.https://t.co/UjSbxSlGIw

— Kenneth P. Vogel (@kenvogel) August 21, 2019