and military developments in Europe and the Russian Federation, selected by the Secretary for purposes of the assessment. (2) Use of previous studies The entity conducting the assessment may use and incorporate information from previous studies on matters appropriate to the assessment. (c) Elements The assessment obtained for purposes of subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of disinformation and propaganda activities of the Russian Federation, including an assessment of— (A) support for disinformation and propaganda activities with respect to the United States and foreign countries