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Presidential Determination

Assistance for Independent States of the Former Soviet Union

President Clinton determined that providing U.S. funds to the Government of Russia is in the national security interest of the United States, as required by a 1995 appropriations act. The Secretary of State was directed to notify Congress and publish the determination in the Federal Register.

Federal Register 59 FR 52391
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Impact dates

  1. Notification to Congress and Federal Register publication

Key directives

  • Determine that provision of funds to Government of Russia is in national security interest of United States
  • Notify Congress of this determination
  • Publish determination in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Determination effective upon signing September 30, 1994
  • Secretary of State to notify Congress and publish in Federal Register

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Enables ongoing U.S. assistance flows to Russia under FY1995 appropriations

Risks & tensions

  • Post-Cold War balancing act: aiding former adversary amid concerns about Russian stability and reform trajectory
  • Congressional oversight tension: statute required presidential determination as condition for funding, reflecting legislative skepticism
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