Sec. 102. Report on NATO alliance and United States efforts to counter Russian government influence in Afghanistan
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Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a report providing an assessment of the threats and challenges from the Russian Federation facing the NATO alliance and the United States in Afghanistan. The report required under subsection
(a)shall include the following elements: A review of current and emerging threats to the United States and NATO in Afghanistan. A review of efforts by the United States and NATO to counter Russian influence in Afghanistan since January 2017. A description of United States Government efforts to inform NATO allies of the threats posed by the Russian Federation in Afghanistan. A description of United States Government efforts to lead a diplomatic effort to counter Russian Federation influence in Afghanistan. A description of specific attacks resulting from bounties against United States allies in NATO since 2017, including names of countries of origin and casualty numbers. A summary of minutes from meetings of the NATO-Russia Council since January 2017. A description of United States diplomatic efforts to engage directly with the Russian Federation with respect to attacks on members of the United States Armed Forces or NATO allies serving in Afghanistan resulting from Russian bounties. Options for the realignment of United States and NATO posture in Afghanistan to respond to new threats and challenges presented by the Government of the Russian Federation in Afghanistan. A description of the views of counterpart governments, including heads of state, heads of government, political leaders, and military commanders in the region on Russian Federation interference and influence in Afghanistan.