KYIV, Aug 2 – A recent bill signed by President Donald Trump imposing sweeping sanctions on Russia also provides funds to support Ukraine's energy security, the Ukrainian embassy in Washington reported.

"The legislative act provides for the creation of a "Countering Russian Influence Fund" and allocates $250 million for its budget in the 2018-2019 fiscal years, and $30 million will be allocated for the implementation of initiatives to support Ukraine's energy security," the Embassy said in a statement posted on its website on Wednesday.