$100M Spending Bill To Fight Russia APPROVED

 

Nestled in the Congressional Omnibus Spending Bill is a new front against Russia. The spending also includes funding for one of the most controversial issues in Washington: Russia’s influence on global politics. Lawmakers earmarked $100 million for a new “Countering Russian Influence Fund,” which specifically targets the money toward civil society groups that “strengthen democratic institutions and processes, and counter Russian influence and aggression.” This money isn’t to investigate Russia’s intrusion in American politics or the U.S. presidential election but instead is designed to reduce Russian influence in Europe and Eurasia.