; Whereas the Governments of both Greece and Macedonia have accused Russia of meddling in their domestic affairs to undermine the name agreement, including by organizing public protests and deepening ties with nationalist organizations; Whereas, on July 11, 2018, the Government of Greece announced the expulsion of two Russian diplomats and barred the entry of two additional Russian diplomats due to their involvement in funding public protests to undermine the name deal; Whereas Greece is a longstanding NATO member and valued United States ally, contributing 2.6 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) to defense and hosting United States Naval Support Activity at Souda Bay; Whereas Macedonia joined NATO’s Partnership for Peace in 1995, joined NATO’s Membership Action Plan in 1999, and is one of the largest per-capita troop contributors to the NATO-led mission in Afghanistan; Whereas, on July 11, 2018, NATO allies formally invited Macedonia to begin accession talks to join the alliance under the name Republic of North Macedonia ; and Whereas, on July 19, 2018, Macedonia’s parliament unanimously adopted a declaration supporting the country’s bid to join NATO: Now, therefore, be it