U.S. Department of State Waives Restrictions on Assistance to Former Soviet Union Countries

Summary

The U.S. Department of State has determined and waived a restriction under the 2012 Appropriations Act, allowing for assistance to independent states of the former Soviet Union

Original source language: Federal Register — State DepartmentOpen original release →

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