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03Feb15
U.S. to allocate Ukraine $117 million to counter Russian aggression
The U.S. draft budget for 2016 provides Ukraine $117 million to counter Russian aggression, the Yevropeiska Pravda online newspaper reported.
"In response to the Russian Federation's aggressive acts and attempts to constrain the foreign and domestic policy choices of neighboring countries, the Budget includes proposals for political, economic, and military support to NATO allies and partner states in Europe," reads the document.
The document says that in order to increase resilience within the governments and economies most targeted by Russian pressure, the Budget provides an additional $117 million in foreign assistance funds directed specifically toward countering Russian aggressive acts in Ukraine, and $51 million for countering Russian pressure and destabilizing activities in Moldova and Georgia.
"This assistance will support efforts to bolster democracy and good governance, increase the capabilities of security forces, strengthen the rule of law and anti-corruption measures, and promote European Union integration," reads the document.
The document also states that the U.S. is ready to act as guarantor for granting $1 billion loan to Ukraine.
As reported, Ukraine and the United States signed the declaration on providing Kyiv with the loan guarantees of the U.S. government in the amount of $2 billion.
[Source: Ukrinform, Kyiv, 03Feb15]
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