From: To: Cc: Subject: Re: Russian Yacht in Palau Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2022 20:36:02 +0000 Importance: Normal FYSA, US Embassy in Palau contacted the UK Embassy in Manila. UK confirmed the sanctions as of 3/15/2021, but only asked we pass the information to the Government of Palau and report any actions the Government might take. I am waiting to see if Palau can produce any additional information related to this request to register this vessel. I will share anything I learn. From the UK Embassy: Confirming travel ban. was designated by HM Treasury on 15 March - asset freeze and Here's the link to the designation; individual in question is noMput I've copied the designation description below: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/govemment/uploads/system/uploadaattachment data/filen.061757/Rus sia.pdf Name 6: 3: n/a 4: n/a 5: n/a. DOB: Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref) K Statement of Reasons): Designated for the purposes of an asset freeze and a travel ban under the ussia anctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. The designation is made as a designation by name under the urgent procedure. The relevant provision by reference to which the Minister considers that condition B is met is the European Union's Council Decision 2014/145/CFSP (as amended)concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, and Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014. The purposes of this provision correspond or are similar to the purposes of the UK's Russia(Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which have as their purposes to encourage Russia to cease actions destabilising Ukraine or undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine. The Minister considers that it is in the public interest to designate (condition C). Listed on: 15/03/2022 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 15/03/2022 Last Updated: 15/03/2022 Group ID: 14726.