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The US budget for fiscal year 2021 (as of October 1) provides $ 290 million to counter Russia’s influence, as well as $ 250 million in aid to Ukraine. $ 300 million will go to counter China.
The law was approved by the United States Congress and signed today by President Donald Trump.
It is proposed that the money be allocated to counter Russia’s influence and its attempts to sow distrust in democratic institutions around the world.
In addition, the budget prescribes a ban on financing activities that may contribute to the strategic objectives of the Russian Federation and threaten the interests of the national security of the United States. Washington also allocates money to support programs for the development of democracies in the Russian Federation, countries in Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia. The ban on financing any activity aimed at recognizing Russia’s sovereignty over occupied Ukrainian Crimea is extended.
At the same time, $ 20 million will be used to strengthen democracy and civil society in Central Europe, including ensuring transparency, independent media, the rule of law, minority rights and programs to combat the anti-semitism.
Congress also limited for the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Justice and NASA the possibility of acquiring various information systems in Russia, China, North Korea and Iran in relation to the risk of cyber espionage and cyber threats.
The director of the CIA within 100 days must submit to Congress a report on the corruption and corruption activities of Russia’s big businessmen, as well as Eastern European countries, which, in particular, support the government. Russian.
Military aid worth $ 250 million is provided to Ukraine as part of the Security Assistance Initiative, which will be used to support and assist the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In addition, the bill includes provisions for more severe penalties against the Russian Nord Stream 2 and Turkish Stream pipeline projects.
We will recall, the United States Charge d’Affaires in Ukraine, Christina Queen, said that the United States confirmed its support for Ukraine under the defense aid package. At the same time, he noted that Ukraine needs to continue reforms in the defense sector.
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