### Question
How does the law define independent states of the former Soviet Union?


### Answer
Under *50 U.S.C. § 2357a*, **independent states of the former Soviet Union** is defined as:

> given the term in section 5801 of title 22.

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 2357a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 40-DEFENSE AGAINST WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION > SUBCHAPTER IV&ndash;A-NONPROLIFERATION ASSISTANCE COORDINATION**

