### Question
What does independent states of the former Soviet Union mean?


### Answer
**Independent states of the former Soviet Union** has the following meaning in *50 U.S.C. § 2302*:

> given that term in section 5801 of title 22.

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 2302*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 40-DEFENSE AGAINST WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION**

