In, Robert

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ednesday, June 01, 2016 10:18 AM

To: jonathan.elkind@hq.doe.gov
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Subject: Ukraine follow-up

Jon,

I wanted to share we heard terri?c feedback on the cyber workshop last week. This is an area where we see
strong GOU support and traction and the possibility for more DOE work. It was a high note for Bill to leave on.

While there seems to be GOU interest in expanding cyber cooperation, we are not hearing or seeing GOU push
for winter action planning at this point. DPM Kistion stated the GOU would lead planning this cycle, and I
think we should declare success on transitioning to GOU leading rather than creating an annual expectation of
DOE intervening each winter heating season. It seems a good time to look forward toward the 2-to-5 year plan,
to place greater emphasis there, and move away from crisis to crisis measures.

Along those lines, I understand from Bill that no decision has been made yet regarding his replacement and that
there might be a bit of a transition period involved. Let us know if you think you would be available for a visit
in July or August.

Finally, in the below, Bill brings up EIR Center again, and our concern remains the appearance of funding ag?"
Deputy Minister?s organization to do work in the same space where he serves and where he looks like the inain
advocate for that work. In this environment and given salary levels, I ?nd it hard to believe that Vadim would
not be receiving any income from the NGO he founded. I feel it important to keep the focus of DOE assistance
on those areas where the GOU needs and wants it.

Best

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SBU
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From: Bryan, William 
Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2016 9:44 AM

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Subject: Next Steps

- want to again thank you and your team for the great support we've received since our initial efforts in
2014. It is surreal to ponder the thought that this is my last visit as a Federal employee but I take pride in what
the teams were able to accomplish. Please pass along my warmest regards to Ambassador Pyatt.

In our meeting with the PM, he made it clear that cyber security is a priority. He was also interested in pursuing
a roadmap to implement the 2-5 yr plan that should largely be addressed by the plan being worked in MECI
which he wants us to review. Mr had some concerns in the area of comms that is best to be discussed
between .Xnya and you.

Regarding the and the PM thought that decision should lie with Nasalyk and Nasalyk made it
clear that he wanted a WAP-like plan. He called it a "risk assessment" plan but it is along the same lines as what
we've done in the past.

I need you to weigh in on DOE using the EIR Center to support this effort. The Center has played a critical role
in collecting data and assisting in building the appropriate Ukrainian team. Part our our mission has been to
grow capacity in the Ukraine to do this and they have learned much about the process and it was our intent that
the Center was the continuity to carry this forward.

1 have talked with the Oleksandr Kharchenko and he has assured me that Vadym cannot be compensated by this
effort as long as he remains in government. Vadym has also acknowledged this.

I talked with DOE and they are poised to spin this up and have a small team arrive in July for a two-week
session however, the EIR center must be utilized to begin data gathering and some logistics support. They
would know what we need because we have used them, under contract, the past two years without any problem.

We believe the contractual agreement is solid and their support has been critical. If you concur with the EIR
Center continuing to support our can move out quickly. If not, it is unlikely that we can pull out an
effort in time to impact this winter.

Thanks-Looking forward to your response.

Best regards,
Bill