Sec. 209. Report on diplomatic and military impact of Russian military aggression in Ukraine on European security
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Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate, and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report on the diplomatic and military implications of Russia’s military aggression in Ukraine on the security environment of Europe. The report required by subsection
(a)shall include— an assessment of the direct impact of aggression and malign influence of the Russian Federation in and against Ukraine and throughout Europe on United States interests in Europe, including— relationships with United States allies and partners; the credibility of the United States and NATO; and the durability of the security order in the region; a description of United States diplomatic efforts to counter the malign influence and aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, including— an assessment of the United States diplomatic and consular presence of the United States in Central and Eastern Europe and a comparison of staffing and resource levels in the region from 2012 to 2022; a description of ongoing and planned efforts to counter malign influence in Europe by the Russian Federation, including corruption, election interference, and disinformation; an assessment of any gaps or shortfalls in diplomatic or programmatic activities of the United States Government to address the impact of Russian aggression and malign influence in Ukraine and throughout Europe; and a description of United States diplomatic efforts— to reinforce political support for NATO; to increase Allied participation and contributions to NATO; and to reinforce the role of NATO in addressing security challenges in the region; an assessment of how the Russian Federation’s military aggression in Ukraine and increased presence and activity in Belarus, the Baltic Sea region, and the Black Sea region has impacted United States posture and planning considerations in Europe; and a description of military efforts by the United States to deter Russian aggression and increase the readiness, interoperability, and lethality of NATO allies, including— a description of the military presence of the United States in the United States European Command (EUCOM); an assessment of whether such presence is sufficient to execute operational plans and deterrence activities of the United States and NATO; a list of prioritized capability requirements necessary for EUCOM to enhance deterrence and operational effectiveness in Europe; a description of Allied contributions to NATO operations; and an assessment of key gaps in capability, challenges to readiness, and obstacles to interoperability among NATO militaries. The report shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex produced consistent with the protection of sources and methods.