Number: RS22892
Title: U.S.-Russian Civilian Nuclear Cooperation Agreement: Issues for Congress
Authors: Mary Beth Nikitin, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: The United States and Russia signed a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement on May 6, 2008. President Bush submitted the agreement to Congress on May 13. This report discusses key policy issues related to that agreement, including future nuclear energy cooperation with Russia, U.S.-Russian bilateral relations, nonproliferation cooperation and Russia's policies toward Iran.
Pages: 6
Date: July 30, 2008