Bill on sanctions against Russia signed by Trump envisages allocation of $30 million for Ukraine’s energy security
The bill on the new sanctions against Russia, Iran and North Korea, signed by US President Donald Trump envisages the allocation of funds to support Ukraine’s energy security, the Ukrainian embassy to the US announced.
“The legislative act envisages the creation of a fund to combat the Russian influence, and allocates $250 million to its budget for the 2018-2019 financial years. For the implementation of initiatives to support Ukraine’s energy security, an allocation of $30 million is envisaged,” the embassy’s post on Facebook states.
The embassy mentioned that according to the bill, the US policy is support for Ukraine in the restoration of its sovereignty and territorial integrity, condemnation and opposition of all Russia’s destabilizing efforts, non-recognition of the illegal annexation of the Crimea by the Russian government or the rejection of any part of Ukraine’s territory using military force.
Furthermore, the document envisages US aid in reforming the energy sector of Ukraine and reducing its dependence on Russian energy resources as well as continued opposition to the implementation of the Nord Stream 2 project.
US President Donald Trump signed a bill on new sanctions against Russia, Iran and North Korea. The American leader said that the US will not tolerate interference, and together with its allies it will oppose Russia’s subversive activity.