U.S. House Passes Bill Requiring Report on Russian, Chinese Influence in Georgia, Strategy on Bilateral Ties – Civil Georgia
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U.S. House Passes Bill Requiring Report on Russian, Chinese Influence in Georgia, Strategy on Bilateral Ties – Civil Georgia
The U.S. House passed a bill (June 8) to:
- Require a report on Russian and Chinese influence and intelligence assets in Georgia.
- Require the State Department to draft a 5-year strategy for bilateral U.S.-Georgia relations within 180 days of enactment.
Key contents of the strategy:
- Define objectives to strengthen bilateral ties in light of Georgia’s domestic politics.
- Identify tools, resources, and funding to achieve these objectives; assess whether Georgia should rema
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