assistance with Black Sea states, focused on Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, and Georgia, with the aim of increasing regional cooperation on Black Sea security. (C) A plan to enhance collaboration with Black Sea states to recognize and respond to Russian disinformation and propaganda in the Black Sea region. (2) Economic prosperity The strategy authorized under subsection (b) shall include the following elements related to economic prosperity: (A) A strategy to foster dialogue between experts from the United States and from the Black Sea states on economic expansion, foreign direct investment, strengthening rule of law initiatives, and mitigating economic coercion by the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China. (B) A strategy for all the relevant Federal departments and agencies that contribute to United States economic statecraft to expand their presence and identify new opportunities for private investment with regional partners in accordance with the values and interests of the United States. (C) Assessments on energy security, focusing on the immediate need to replace energy supplies from the Russian Federation, and recognizing the long-term importance of broader energy diversification. (D) Assessments of potential food security solutions, including sustainable, long-term arrangements. (3) Democratic resilience The strategy authorized under subsection (b) shall include the following elements related to democratic resilience: (A) A plan to increase independent media and United States-supported media initiatives to combat foreign malign influence in the Black Sea region. (B) A plan to increase mobilization of initiatives spearheaded by the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development to counter Russian propaganda and disinformation in the Black Sea region. (d) Identification of necessary authorities and budgetary resources The President shall identify any necessary authorities or budgetary resources required, by agency, to support the implementation of the