Resolution, 2009 (division A of Public Law 110–329 ), $1,090,000,000 is hereby rescinded. Countering Russian influence and aggression 7070. (a) Limitation None of the funds appropriated by this Act may be made available for assistance for the central Government of the Russian Federation. (b) Annexation of crimea (1) None of the funds appropriated by this Act may be made available for assistance for the central government of a country that the Secretary of State determines and reports to the Committees on Appropriations has taken affirmative steps intended to support or be supportive of the Russian Federation annexation of Crimea: Provided , That except as otherwise provided in subsection (a), the Secretary may waive the restriction on assistance required by this paragraph if the Secretary determines and reports to such Committees that to do so is in the national interest of the United States, and includes a justification for such interest. (2) None of the funds appropriated by this Act may be made available for— (A) the implementation of any action or policy that recognizes the sovereignty of the Russian Federation over Crimea