The US Congress is going to extend the ban on cooperation between the US and Russian military departments, RIA Novosti.
In a joint report to Congress Russian upper and lower chambers called "competitor" of the United States.
In the preamble of the document notes, the Pentagon is facing challenges at various "fronts", starting with an increase in accidents during exercises and ending with the revival of such competition, both China and Russia. Besides, the military authorities need to "keep the pressure" on terrorist groups.
A new draft law on the United States National Defense 2019 year implies an increase in the military budget to $717 billion. The bill still has to approve both the Chamber, after which he will go to the president for signature.
Legislators "to confront" Russia offers to adopt the following measures 2019 year: prohibit military cooperation between the two countries; "To ensure flexibility 'main allies in the transition from Russian weapons, remaining in service today, on the US; prohibit the US government to recognize the annexation of Crimea; provide weapons Ukraine, equipment and military equipment $259 million.
Congressmen also claim, that Moscow violated treaties, providing arms control, modernize and increase its nuclear capacity, counterspace experienced combat systems, and use the latest technology to destabilize their neighbors.
Besides, the paper proposes to allocate additional $6,3 billion. for the program "European Initiative for deterrence ', aimed at increasing the US military presence in Europe in order to counter the "Russian aggression".
