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The article focuses on the U.S. policy towards Georgia, highlighting the strategic partnership that has developed since Georgia's independence and tensions arising from Russian aggression. Topics include the concerns over democratic backsliding under the Georgian Dream party, complexities of Georgia's relations with Russia amid ongoing territorial disputes, and the legislative actions and funding commitments from the U.S. Congress to support Georgia's Euro-Atlantic integration and sovereignty.

The article focuses on Moldova's quest for closer ties with the West, particularly the European Union, amidst Russian opposition and its territorial conflicts, including the breakaway Transnistria region. Topics include Moldova's political landscape, economic challenges, and its pursuit of EU membership, alongside U.S. support for Moldova's sovereignty, bilateral relations, and assistance programs.

Updated February 26, 2020 Summary As a major energy consuming region, Europe faces a number of challenges in addressing its future energy needs. For member states of the European Union [...]

The article focuses on Russia's war on Ukraine, detailing the ongoing conflict, the significant role of the United States and its allies in providing assistance to Ukraine, and the sanctions imposed on Russia. Topics include the humanitarian crisis resulting from the war, the financial and military aid provided to Ukraine, and the international efforts to hold Russia accountable for war crimes.

The article focuses on U.S. security assistance to Ukraine, detailing the substantial financial commitments made by the United States and the equipment provided to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities. Topics include the funding sources for security assistance packages, the types of equipment supplied, and recent legislative actions aimed at increasing support for Ukraine.

The article offers information on the background of Georgia's relationship with the U.S. and U.S. policy towards the country. Topics covered include Georgia's close partnership with the U.S. since gaining independence; tensions with Russia over territorial disputes; domestic political developments; European Union (EU) concerns; Georgia's response to Russia's war against Ukraine; and U.S. support for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity through various forms of assistance.

The article discusses implications of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing war on the countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), a region of continuing strategic and foreign policy salience to Congress. Topics include humanitarian effects of war in the MENA region, because of increased volatility in energy and food commodity markets, decisions related to diplomacy, and the provision of military support, and enforcement of sanctions.

The article discusses the U.S. security assistance provided to Ukraine, particularly in response to Russia's invasion since 2022. It highlights the financial commitment, funding sources, and types of assistance, including advanced weaponry and equipment, provided to Ukraine. It also mentions recent legislative actions related to security assistance and outlines the ongoing debate concerning Ukraine's defense capabilities and prospects for counter-offensive operations.

The article provides an analysis of the implications of Russian invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing war in 2022 on Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Topics include the risk of instability in the region and complexities to some regional relationships posed by the Russia-Ukraine war, an overview and possible issues for the U.S. Congress such as U.S. sanctions relating to Russia and how the sanctions may be implemented in the MENA region, and the effects of the war on energy prices.

The article focuses on U.S. policy and the role of the U.S. Congress on Russian invasion of Ukraine. It mentions Russian President Vladimir Putin's increasingly authoritarian rule, rising neo-imperialism and nationalism, and belief that Ukraine's pro-Western democratic trajectory could undermine his own rule and model of development for Russia. It also mentions U.S. has imposed economic sanctions on hundreds of Russian individuals and entities.

The article provides information on the U.S. military withdrawal and Taliban takeover in Afghanistan in 2021. The Taliban movement was formed by Afghan Muslim clerics and students in 1993. The deployment of military forces to Afghanistan was prompted by the refusal of the Taliban to hand over Al Qaeda terrorists. The Department of Defense spent 837.3 billion dollars on the war in Afghanistan from September 11, 2001 through March 31, 2021.

The article focuses on U.S. Security Assistance to Ukraine to help Ukraine preserve its territorial integrity, secure its borders, and improve interoperability with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). It mentions Department of Defense (DOD) equipment stocks sent to Ukraine via presidential drawdown authority and Foreign Military Financing (FMF) for Ukraine. It also mentions Ukraine also has received assistance pursuant to DOD's security cooperation authorities.

The article provides an overview of the situation in Belarus as of December 10, 2021. Topics discussed include the engagement of authorities in Belarus in a political, media, and civil society crackdown since August 2020, political background of the country, and relations of Belarus with Russia. Also mentioned are the sanctions imposed by the U.S. and the European Union (EU) in response to Belarusian authorities' human rights abuses and international violations.

The article presents a reports of U.S. Congressional Research Service, related to foreign relations of Ukraine with Russia, and the U.S. It mentions that the U.S. supports Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders and promotes implementation of domestic reforms; and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, promoted sanctions against Russia. It mentions emergence in Ukraine of COVID-19 pandemic led government to unlock international financial support.

The article discusses the U.S. Congressional Research Service report which provides an overview of Russia's Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline to Germany. It mentions that the U.S. Administrations and Congresses have opposed Nord Stream 2, reflecting concerns about European dependence on Russian energy and the threat of increased Russian aggression in Ukraine.

The article discusses the U.S. policy on Russia following the alleged poisoning by the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) of anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny and his subsequent arrest and imprisonment. Also cited are the sanctions imposed by the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden against Russia, and the sanctions imposed by the European Union (EU) against several Russian officials.