; (ii) the overall structure of the disinformation and influence apparatus of the Government of the Russian Federation, including its intelligence agencies and propaganda outlets such as Russia Today; (iii) propaganda techniques, including forgery, use of media representatives and proxies, use of front organizations, and efforts to influence international organizations; and (iv) use of corruption to advance Russian objectives. (B) An assessment of support by the Government of the Russian Federation for separatist activities and other aggressive actions aimed at undermining the sovereignty of foreign countries, particularly in Ukraine, the Baltic countries, the Balkans, Georgia, and Azerbaijan. (C) An assessment of cyber intrusions by the Government of the Russian Federation to influence the infrastructure and democratic processes in the United States and other countries. (D) An assessment of— (i) the use of energy exports by the Government of the Russian Federation for purposes of political or economic coercion; and (ii) significant investment in energy infrastructure outside of Russia, including pipelines, by the Government of Russia or Russian-controlled entities. (E) An assessment of the deterioration of democratic conditions in the Russian Federation, including— (i) suppression of freedom of the press; (ii) detention, beating, and murder of political activists and opposition leaders; (iii) suppression of minority rights; (iv) suppression of human rights