Reports on Russian and Chinese malign influence operations and campaigns in the Western Balkans

Not later than 180 days after December 18, 2025, and every two years thereafter, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, the Director of National Intelligence, and the heads of other Federal departments or agencies, as appropriate, shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of Congress, the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate, the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives regarding Russian and Chinese malign influence operations and campaigns carried out with respect to Balkan countries that seek— Each report submitted pursuant to subsection (a) shall include— an assessment of the objectives of the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China regarding malign influence operations and campaigns carried out with respect to Western Balkans countries— an assessment of— the role of each such entity in providing such support; Each report required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.