aimed at undermining democracies around the world. According to an assessment by the intelligence community, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an influence campaign in 2016 aimed at the U.S. presidential election , which included the use of the Russian military intelligence organization. The intelligence community also assessed that Russia would apply lessons learned to future influence efforts worldwide, including against United States allies and their election systems. (6) The Russian Federation continues its aggression on its periphery. In 2008, the Russian Federation fomented conflict in Georgia. The Russian Federation has also illegally occupied and attempted to annex Crimea. Further, the Russian Federation is directing combined Russian-Separatist units in eastern Ukraine, actively inciting violence and prolonging the most significant conflict in Europe. (7) The investment of over $5 billion in the European Reassurance Initiative (ERI), now the European Deterrence Initiative (EDI), has proven successful in significantly enhancing the ability of United States forces, NATO allies, and regional partners to deter Russian aggression. EDI has not only assured our European allies and partners but supported essential investments in NATO’s military capacity, interoperability, and agility. (b) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the Russian Federation should return to compliance with the INF Treaty in a verifiable manner as soon as possible