Executive Order 13159
Ordered by William J. Clinton on June 21, 2000
Declares a national emergency concerning Russian weapons-grade nuclear material, aiming to prevent proliferation risks. Blocks assets and financial interests of the Russian government within U.S. jurisdiction specifically connected to agreements on converting highly enriched uranium (HEU) into low-enriched uranium (LEU) for civilian nuclear reactor use. The EO directs U.S. agencies to safeguard these funds from legal claims or judicial seizure, ensuring proper transfer to Russia.
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