independent states
Defined in 2 places of the United States Code.
As used in this part, the terms “independent states of the former Soviet Union” and “independent states” have the meaning given those terms by section 5801 of this title.
Source
- 1994–present22 U.S.C. § 2295BForeign Relations and Intercourse · Authorities relating to assistance and other provisions · as used in this part
For purposes of this Act, the terms “independent states of the former Soviet Union” and “independent states” mean the following: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.
Source
- 1994–present22 U.S.C. § 5801Foreign Relations and Intercourse · Definition of independent states · in this section