Department of Energy Washington, DC 20585 Austin Evers American Oversight 1030 15th Street, NW JAN 2 a an Suite B255 - Washington, DC 20005 Via email: Re: Dear Mr. Evers: This is a ?nal response for information requested in and a ?rst partial response to requests and that you sent to the Department of Energy (DOE) under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552. In FOIA request you requested the following: 1) Records suf?cient to identify all members of the US. delegation to Ukraine on or about May 19-21, 2019, led by Secretary Perry. 2) A copy of the itinerary or portions of the itinerary (or records re?ecting the itinerary) for the US. delegation to Ukraine on or about May 19-21, 2019. In FOIA request you requested the following: 1) All email communications (including email messages, calendar invitations, and attachments thereto), text messages, and WhatsApp messages sent or leceived by Secretary Perry, as well as by any aide or other assistant who accompanied Secretary Perry to Ukraine on or about May 19- 21, 2019, containing any of the following key terms: Rudy Giuliani Giuiliani Guliani Hunter Biden Bidens Burisrna Lutsenko rm 52-9 9?s? Toensing . diGenova Fruman Parnas Kolomoisky Kolomoysky Shokin DNC eensnpeaea Please produce all responsive records from May 10, 2019, through May 24, 2019. 2) Any guidance, directives, or memoranda issued to or by Secretary Perry with relation to former Vice President Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, and/or Burisma Holdings (also known as Burisma Group). Please produce all responsive records from May 10, 2019, through May 24, 2019. In FOIA request HQ-2020-0001 l?F, you requested the following: 1) All email communications (including email messages, calendar invitations, and attachments thereto), text messages, and WhatsApp messages sent or received by Chief of Staff Brian McCormack containing any of the following key terms: a. Rudy b. Giuliani c. Giuiliani d. Guliani e. Guiliani f. Hunter g. Biden h. Bidens i. Burisma j. Lutsenko k. l. 1n. Toensing n. diGenova o. ruman p. Parnas q. Fuks r. Kolomoisky s. Kolomoysky t. Shokin u. v. Rybolovlev w. DNC Please exclude news clips or mass mailer generated from non-governmental services and emails distributed to a wide listserv of twenty or more email . addresses. However, a news clips or mass mailer email that is forwarded to or from Chief of Staff McCormack with any additional message should be considered responsive. Please produce all responsive records from May 10, 2019, through May 24, 2019. 2) Any guidance, directives, or memoranda issued to or by Chief of Staff Brian McCorrnack with relation to former Vice President Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, and/or Burisma Holdings (also known as Burisma Group). Please produce all responsive records from May 10, 2019, through May 24, 2019. Your requests were assigned to Office of the Executive Secretariat (ES) to conduct a search of its ?les for responsive documents. The search started on October 18, 2019, which is the cutoff date for responsive documents. At this time, DOE has identi?ed ?ve (5) documents responsive to your request. DOE has determined that ?ve (5) of the documents contain equities of the Department of State. For this reason, one (1) document is being transferred in part, and four (4) documents are being transferred in their entirety to the Department of State for review and direct response to you. If you have any questions about the documents transferred to the Department of State, please contact the Department of State FOIA Requester Service Center (F RSC) via telephone at: (202) 261-8484. Upon review, DOE has determined that certain information should be withheld from the documents pursuant to Exemptions 5, 6, and 7 of the FOIA, 5 U.S.C. 552(b)(5), and 030(7)- Exemption 5 protects from mandatory disclosure ?inter-agency or intra-agency memorandums or letters that would not be available by law to a party other than an agency in litigation with the agency. . . 5 U.S.C. 552(b)(5). Exemption 5 incorporates the deliberative process privilege and the attorney-client privilege. The deliberative process privilege protects recommendations, advice, and opinions that are part of the process by which agency decisions and polices are formulated. The information withheld under this privilege consists of inter-agency pre- decisional information. Certain information withheld under Exemption 5 has been deemed pre-decisional and deliberative in nature, including draft versions of documents, talking points, and pre-decisional discussions between DOE staff. The DOE may consider these preliminary views as part of the process that will lead to the agency?s final decision about these matters. The information does not represent a final agency position, and its release would compromise the deliberative process by which the government makes its decisions. Withholding this information protects the candor of intra and inter-agency communications, and prevents confusion to the public that could result from disclosing alternative rationales for agency decisions. Thus, these documents are being withheld in part under Exemption 5 of the FOIA. With respect to the discretionary disclosure of deliberative information, the quality of agency decisions would be adversely affected if frank, written discussion of policy matters were inhibited by the knowledge that the content of such discussion might be made public. For this reason, DOE has determined that discretionary disclosure of the deliberative material is not in the public interest because foreseeable harm could result from such disclosure. Exemption 6 is generally referred to as the ?personal privacy? exemption; it provides that the disclosure requirements of FOIA do not apply to ?personnel and medical files and similar files the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.? 5 U.S.C. 552(b)(6). In applying Exemption 6, the DOE considered: 1) whether a signi?cant privacy interest would be invaded; 2) whether the release of the information would further the public interest by shedding light on the operations or activities of the Government; and 3) whether in balancing the privacy interests against the public interest, disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy. The information withheld under Exemption 6 consists of travel and personal information, including cell phone numbers. This information quali?es as ?similar ?les? because it is information in which an individual has a privacy interest. Moreover, releasing the information could subject the individuals to unwarranted or unsolicited communications. Since no public interest would be served by disclosing this information, and since there is a viable privacy interest that would be threatened by such disclosure, Exemption 6 authorizes withholding the information. Therefore, we have determined that the public interest in the information?s release does not outweigh the overriding privacy interests in keeping it con?dential. Exemption 7 protects from disclosure ?records or information compiled for law enforcement purposes? that fall within the purview of one or more of six enumerated categories. To qualify under Exemption 7, the information must have been compiled, either originally or at some later date, for a law enforcement purpose, which includes crime prevention and security measures, even if that is only one of the many purposes for compilation. Exemption provides that, ?records of information compiled for law enforcement purposes? may be withheld from disclosure, but only to the extent that the production of such documents ?could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. In applying Exemption DOE considered whether a significant privacy interest would be invaded, whether the release of the information would further the public interest in shedding light on the operations or activities of the Government, and whether in, balancing the privacy interests against the public interest, disclosure would constitute unwarranted invasion of privacy. The information withheld pursuant to Exemption consists of certain travel logistics and security detail information. This information, if known, could pose a serious safety risk to individuals or those to whom protection is being provided, and may result in an unwarranted invasion of their privacy. Releasing this information would reveal little about the operations or activities of the Government. Therefore, disclosure of this information could reasonably be expected to Constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, and this information is being withheld pursuant to Exemption This satis?es the standard set forth in the Attorney General?s March 19, 2009, memorandum that when a OIA request is denied, agencies will be defended and justified in not releasing the material on a discretionary basis ?if (1) the agency reasonably foresees that disclosure will harm an interest protected by one of the statutory exemptions, or (2) disclosure is prohibited by law.? The Attorney General?s memorandum also provides that whenever full disclosure of a record is not possible, agencies ?must consider whether they can make a partial disclosure.? Thus, we have determined that, in certain instances, a partial disclosure is proper. This also satis?es regulations at 10 CPR. 1004.1 to make records available which it is authorized to withhold under 5 U.S.C. 552 when it determines that such disclosure is in the public interest. Accordingly, we will not disclose this information. Pursuant to 10 C.F.R. I am the individual responsible for the determination to withhold the information described above. The FOIA requires that ?any reasonably segregable portion of a record shall be provided to any person requesting such record after deletion of the portions which are exempt.? 5 U.S.C. 552(b). As a result, a redacted version of the documents is being released to you in accordance with 10 C.F.R. The FOIA provides for the assessment of fees for the processing of requests. See 5 U.S.C. see also 10 CPR. You were placed in the ?other? category for fee purposes. Requesters in this category are entitled to two (2) free hours of search time and are provided 100 pages at no cost. In our letters dated October 7, 2019 for HQ-2019-01238-F and I-IQ-2019-01418-F, you were informed that your fee waiver request would be addressed if fees were expected to exceed $15.00, the minimum amount at which DOE assesses fees. Since your fees are not expected to exceed $15.00 for those requests, no fees will be charged for processing those requests. In our letter dated October 7, 2019, you were informed that your fee waiver request was granted for Therefore, no fees will be charged for processing that request. You also requested expedited processing of your request. Your request for expedited processing was initially denied in our letters dated October 7, 2019. Upon reconsideration of our decision to deny expedited processing of your request, your request was granted in our letter dated November 22, 2019. If you have any questions about the processing of the request or this letter, your attorney may contact Hilarie Snyder, Trial Attorney, at .gov or 202-305?0747. I appreciate the opportunity to assist you with this matter. Sincerely, A exande' C. Morris FOIA Of 1061' Of?ce of Public Information INDEX Request Final and first partial response to the requests from Mr. Austin Evers: In FOIA Request you requested: 1) 2) Records sufficient to identify all members of the US delegation to Ukraine on or about May 19?21, 2019, led by Secretary Perry. A copy of the itinerary or portions of the itinerary (or records re?ecting the itinerary) for the US. delegation to Ukraine on or about May 19?21, 2019. In FOIA request HQ-2019-01418-F, you requested: 1) rear-9:: 9.: a Farr-Freezes ere All email communications (including email messages, calendar invitations, and attachments thereto), text messages, and WhatsApp messages sent or received by Secretary Perry, as well as by any aide or other assistant who accompanied Secretary Perry to Ukraine on or about May 19-21, 2019, containing any of the following key terms: Rudy Giuliani Giuiliani Guliani Hunter Biden Bidens Burisma Lutsenko Toensing diGenova Fruman Parnas Kolomoisky Kolomoysky Shokin DNC Please produce all responsive records from May 10, 2019, through May 24,2019. 2) Any guidance, directives, or memoranda issued to or by Secretary Perry with relation to former Vice President Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, and/0r Burisma Holdings (also known as Burisma Group). Please produce all responsive records from May 10, 2019, through May 24, 2019. In FOIA request you requested 1) All email communications (including email messages, calendar invitations, and attachments thereto), text messages, and WhatsApp messages sent or received by Chief of Staff Brian McCormack containing any of the following key terms: a. Rudy b. Giuliani c. Giuiliani d. Guliani e. Guiliani Hunter g. Biden h. Bidens i. Burisma j. Lutsenko k. l. m. Teensng 11. diGenova o. Fruman p. Parnas q. Fuks r. Kolomoisky s. Kolomoysky t. Shokin u. v. Rybolovlev w. DNC Please exclude news clips or mass mailer generated from non?governmental services and emails distributed to a wide listserv of twenty or more email addresses. - However, a news clips or mass mailer email that is forwarded to or from Chief of Staff McCormack with any additional message should be considered responsive. Please produce all responsive records from May 10, 2019, through May 24, 2019. 2) Any guidance, directives, or memoranda issued to or by Chief of Staff Brian McCormack with relation to former Vice President Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, and/0r Burisma Holdings (also known as Burisma Group). Please produce all responsive records from May 10, 2019, through May 24, 2019. DOE has identi?ed ?ve (5) documents responsive to your request: 0 One (1) document is being released in part pursuant to Exemptions 5, 6, and 7, and transferred in part to the State Department. 0 Four (4) documents are being transferred, in. their entirely, to the State Department. DOCUMENT From: Faseier fainter To: 139.113.6515) McCoz'mack, Brian: Meet. ?39m Cc: Waiiwork. Luke: Staff Sea?el?aw: (Serdes, Stan; Nmsteari, Deidre; Yumn, Andrea: ()"Beirne, Fiona; Hwies, Shaviyn: Vanda Beekl Difk; T'ua?enne. Wii?am; Love, Kei?v: S'zvmanski, Jessica: Smith, 'Jake; {inc-ham Samuel; Gai's'isii Theodore Subject: (3300!: for Monday, May 20th Date: Sunday, May 19, 2019 6:01:49 PM Attachments: eBook for 1 a i a 21% xii Good Evening, Attached is the. 313001: for {Minnow Giveiz the ?uid situation on the ground, sfaffwi? continue. to update. you throughout the day with additional materials and more complete infomiation. Thank you, Hunter Faselei? Specie! Assistant Of?ce. of the Secretary US. Department of Energy 202.586.12.12 (0) Table of Contents 81 Visit to Kiev, Ukraine Monday, May 20, 2019 T3 TAB 01 Trip Schedule, Monday, May 20,2019 TAB 02 Country Team Brlef With U.S. Delegation 1. Biographies TAB 03 Presidential Inauguration Ceremony for 1. Biographies TAB 04 Bilateral Meeting with Ukraine Speaker of Parliament, Andriy Pambiy 1. Biography 2. Talking Points - TAB 05 Press Avail 1. Remarks TAB 06 Meet Greet with International Delegations TAB Reception and Lunch for International Delegations l. Biographies 2. Talking Points TAB 08 (T) Bilateral Meeting with Baltic Presidents: Estonia President Kersti Kaljnlaid. Latvia President. Raimonds Vejonis, Lithuania President Dalia Grybauskaite 1. Biographies 2. Talking Points TAB 09 (T) Bilateral Meeting between US. Delegation and President Volodyloyr 1. Biography 2. President Position on Key Issues 3. Talking Points TAB 10 (T) Bilateral Meeting with President of Georgia, Salome Zurabishvili 1. Biography 2. Talking Points (T) Bilateral Meeting between US. Delegation and Ukraine Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pavlo Klimkin 1. Biography 2. Talking Points TAB l2 Trip Schedule Tuesday, May 21. 2019 Table of Contents Contae Sheet Ukraine- TABB Countr TAB TAB lb) (5) TABE (5) TAB TAB TAB TAB I TAB TAB TAB TAB TAB TAB Pro?le Ukraine 1 US. Delegation Biographies TAB I General Talking Points w? Ukraine Trip 5219/2019 4:25 PM Ukraine Mondav= MW 8:003111 8:453111 9353111 11:10:33: Breakfast on Own Location: 03} (6): (7X0) Kyiv Room: 03} (6), (7X0) Countiy -i)fu= whim Delegation Loca?i011:( Room: Paris 1 2 Press: Closed Set?up: TBD hlterpretation: None Participation: 81, TBD U.S. Delegation, Senator Ron Johnson Agenda TBD Depazt for Rada Drive Time: 10 minutes Manifest: 81, TBD Note: SI proceeds to TBD hold room upon arrival Presidential Inauguration Ceremony for Zeleusky Location: Verkhovna Rada. Room: TBD Press: TBD Setwup: Seated in Gallery theipretation: Simultaneous Participants: TED Agenda: 931501;: is- eseora?ed by TBD to assigned seat in gallery 10.000?: Inaugura?on ceremony begins 10:55am Inauguration ceremony concludes; waves to TBD hold room Bilateral Meeting with Ukraine Speaker of Parliament, Andriy Parubiy Location: Verkhovna Rada Room: TED hold 1:00:11 Press: TBD Set-up: TBD hlteipz'etation: TBD Farticipants: US: 8 1 TBD Ula'aine: Speaker Andriy Pambiyg TBD Agenda: 11.10am 81 (117771 es at TBD room, greez?ed by T31) 11 15am Meeting begins ?Mee?ng COiHCilfdeS 81 mm 63 to YBD Sensitive But Ueciassi?ed 11:45am 11:55am 12:00pm 12:30pm 1:30pm 5/19/2019 4:25 PM (T) Hold for Press Avail Location: Verkhovna Rada Room: TBD Outside Area Press: Open Set?up: TBD Interpretation: TBD Participation: TBD Agenda: TBD Depart for Marinsky Palace Walk Time: minutes Meet Greet with International Delegations Location: Marinsky Palace Room: Outdoor Courtyard Press: TBD Set?up: Receiving Line Interpretation: Consecutive Participants: 1, TBD Agenda: TBD Reception and Lunch for International Delegations Location: Marinsky Palace Room: TBD Upstairs Reception Room Press: TED Set-up: TBD Interpretation: Consecutive Participants: 81, TBD Agenda: 12:30pm arrives at TBD room, greeted by TBD TBme SI moves to assigned seat for lunch; plated lunch is served 1:30pm Lunch concludes; SI moves to TBD (T) Bilateral Meeting with Baltic Presidents: Estonia President Kersti Kaijnlaid, Latvia President Raimonds V?jonis, Lithuania President Dalia Grybanskait? Location: Room: Press: Set-up: Interpretation: Participants: Malinisky Palace TBD TBD TBD TBD US: 81, Ambassador Sondland, Ambassador Kurt Volker, Senator Ron Johnson, Joseph Pennington, Alexander Vindman Estonia: President Kersti Kaljulaid; Ambassador of Estonia to Ukraine, Gert Antsu; Director of the Of?ce of the President, Tiit Riisaio; Foreign Policy Adviser to the President, Lauri Kuusing; Public Relations Adviser, Taavi Poikans Sensitive But Unclassi?ed $13me 1?3me 5:00pm 113me 7:00pm 8:00pm RON 5/19/2019 4:25 PM Latvia: President V?jonis; Ambassador of Lativia to Ukrainq Juris Poikz?ms Lithuania: President Dalia. nybauskaite; Anibassador of Lithuania to (Maine, Marius Janukosais; Chief Foreign Policy Adviser to the President of Lithumxia, Nerijus Aleksiejfmas Agenda: 1:30pm 81 arrives at TBD room, greeted by TBD 1:35pm Meeting begins 2:15pm ?/Iee?ng concludes; 8] remains in bold room Depart for Bakova Drive Time: TBD Manifest: SI, T313 Biiateral Meeting between 11.5. Deiegation and President Zelensky Location: Bakova (TBC) Room: TBD Press: TBD Set-up: TBD Interpretation: TED ?artieipauts: US: 1 TBD Ukraine: President Zelensky, TED Agenda: TED Depart {0 (6). (mam Drive Tim Manifest: I TBD Hold for Executive Time Location; 0? (6): (7X0) Ky'iV Room: (6). (We) Bilateral Meeting between US. Delega?ou and Ukraine Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pa 1 imkin Location: Mfg, We) Roon?b) (5): (7) Boardroom Press: m? TED Set-up: Conference table hatexpretation: TBD Pa?ieipants: US: 1, TBD Ukraine: Minister Pavia TED Agenda: TBD Hold for TBD Dinner Location: Room: TED Kyiv, Ukl'ajee Sensitive But. Unclassi?ed OFFICIAL USE ONLY Sunday? May 19, 2019 EVENT: Country Team Brief with US. Delegation DATE: Monday} May 20, 2019 {33mm gim?f?i?g? 2 PURPOSE: To meet with Embassy staff and receive a short comm}; brie?ng about [Mama?s political situation. PRESS: Closed VISUALS: None SCENARIO: 8:00 AM Yom' country bn'e?ng is scheduled to begin. 8:30 AM Your comm}! b?e?ng is scheduled to conclude. PARTICIPANTS: Joseph Pemlingtonj Acting .3991)sz ChiefofMissioz-J, US. Embassy in Ub?aine Heather Bell, Coy-21m] @5669, US. Enrbasqy in Ub?aine Alex Vindman, Director ofEasrem Enrope Russia, NSC Senator Ron 3011115011 (R-WI) Ted Garrislz, Assistant Iz-rternafional Af?rms (1A) Brian McConnack, ChiefofSra?: Of?ce offbe Secrefmjv Dirk Vanda Beek, Director, O?ice ofPubiic A?afrs (PA) Sam Buchan, Senior Advisor, IA STAFF: None PREVIOUS INTERACTION: None KEY ISSUES: (5) BACKGROUND if} i 5% P3 e. gums .73 .--Q r" 21"? 2: WA OFFICIAL USE ONLY Slmday? May 19, 2019 BRIEFMG PREPARED BY: Paul Tmnn?nia BRIEFING REVIEWED BY: Andrea Lockwood} STAFF SEC POC: Hunter aseler, Special Assisfaut' ATTACHMENTS: 1. Biographies :wj .3). 3333?. 7.: 4: r3 OFFICIAL USE ONLY Sunday, May 19, 2019 BIOGRAPHIES Joseph Pennington Acting-Deputy ChiefofMissz?on, US. Embassy in Uimzine Joseph a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Seivice with the rank of Minister?Counselor, is the Seoior Adviser to the Ambassador on US. Assistance to Ukraine. He previously served as the Deputy Assistaat Secretary of State for Iraq in the 811mm: of Near Eastern Affaiis (20 15-18), Director of the Of?ce of Iraq Affaiis (2015) and Principal Of?cer at the S. Consulate General in Bibi] in the haqi Kindistan Region (2013-15). F01 his . service in E1bil Pennington leceived the Ryan C- Crocker Await} fo1 Outstanding Leadei'ship 11.1 Expeditionaiy Diplomacy. '73 a f? r?a Mr. Pennington served as Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Prague, Czech Republic (2010-13) and held the same position in Yerevan, Annenia (200740). He worked as the US. Embassy Spokesman in Ankara, Turkey (2002-06): political-economic of?cer in Naples, Italy (2001-02), and headed the US. Embassy Branch Office in. Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina (2000?01). He sewed as an economic of?cer at the US Embassy in Sarajevo (1999?2000)3 and as political-economic officer at the US. Consulate in Adana, Turkey (1995-98), where his work was recognized with the Assistant Secretaiy?s Award for Exceptional Achievement in the Field of Human Rights and Democracy. Mr. Pennington has also worked in the State Depaitment?s Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs and at the US. Embassy in Moscow. OWICIAL USE ONLY Sunday, May 19, 2019 Senator Ron Johnson Both of Ron?s parents were born and raised on faims. Their work ethic and small~towa values were natm'ally passed along to their own children. As a result, Roz} has worked hard all his life. As a boy, he mowed lawns, shoveled snow, delivered papers, and caddied for a few extra bucksobtained his first tax-paying job as a dishwasher in a Walgreeos grill. He rose through the ranks as a soda jerk, tiry cook, and finally night manager before reaching the age of 16. He gained early acceptance to the University of Minnesota, so he skipped his senior year of High School and worked full time while obtaining his degree in business and accolmting. In 1977, after graduating with a BSB?Aceoxmting degree, he married his wife Jane, and started working as an accountant at Jostens. He also continued his educatioo by eurolling in an MBA night program. In July of 1979, Ron and Jane moved to Oshkosh to start a business with Jane?s brother. The company - begaa producing plastic sheet for packaging and printing applications. From operating the equipment, to keeping the company books, and selling its products, Ron has been involved in every function of. the business. It is this body of experience and private sector perspective that he now biiligs to the Senate. Ron came to Washington because the federal govemmeat is bankrupting America. He thinks it is important for citizen legislators to ally with those who are seriously facing that reality. Ron?s manufacturing backgrotmd has taught him to attack the root cause of a problem, not mere He believes huge de?cits, slow economic activity, high tmemploymeat and woefully inadequate job creation are severe of the problem but not the root cause. The ever expanding size, scepe and cost of government is. R011 is Chairman of the Homelaad Security and Affairs Committee, 811d also serves on the Budget, Foreign Relations, and Counnerce, Science and Transportation committees. He resides in Oshkosh, Wisconsin with his wife Jane. They have three children and two ga'andchildren. Committee Assignments Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs - Chairman Subcommittee on Federal Spending Oversight and Emergency Management Peimaneat Subcommittee on Investigations Subcommittee on Regulatozy Affairs and Federal Management 0 Committee on Foreign Relations . Subcommittee on European and Regional Security Cooperation (Chaiiman) Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Conmteiteirorism . Subcommittee on Westem Hemisphere, Transnatiooal Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues Committee on the Budget Comittee on Commerce, Science and Transportation 5 1 W5 1:5 1w so 3:1? its if, #3 WA USE ONLY Sunday: May 19? 2019 . Subcomittee on Comlmmicatiozzs, Technology, Innovation and the Intemet Subcomittee on Manufacnuinga Tradq and Consumer protection Subcommittee on Science, Oceans; Fisheries, 811d Weather Subcommittee on Security co 11" g, w. A USE ONLY March 20, 2019 EVENT: DATE: TIME- LOCATION: PURPOSE: PRESS: SCENARIO: PARTICIPANTS: STAFF: Presidential Inauguration Ceremony for Monday; May 20. 2019 9:15 AM ?10:55 AM BEST (ET Verkhevna Rada, Gallery To attend the swearing?in ceremony of Ukraine?s President, Zelensky. Closed VISUAL-S: None Simultaneous Interpretation 9:15 AM You are esco?ed by TBD to assigned seat in the gallery. 10:00 AM hzaugm'ation ceremouy begins. 10:55 AM Inauguration ceremony concludes; you move to T1313 hold room. (Vol-o-de-mir Zel?enskaee), President of Ub?af?e Vari 0113 foreign leaders. (Please see Armament 1) Brian McCormack, Chiefomeff STAFF SEC POC: Hlmter Faseler, Special Assistaxz?i ATTACHMENTS: 1. Biographies a3? 33?. i? W. lug-E gr? .2. OFFICIAL USE ONLY Sunday, May 19, 2019 BIOGRAPHY President of Ukraine was how in the city of Kryviy Rih on Ianttaiy 25, 1978. While he was growing up: for four years he lived with his parents in the city ofErdenet, Mongolia. He also went to primary school there. After that, his family returned to Kiyviy Rih Where he studied at school No. 95 and undertook extensive English leaming. Nid'EllEiEl .1. 213.3313 111 1995; he entered Kiyviy Rih Institute of Economics. which is part of Kyiy Natioual University, where he received a law degree. He underwent a two-month intemship during his time ii} the University. became famous in 19903 thanks to a highly-acclaimed KVN stand?op TV show. He was a member of various teams until he skyrocketed to his ?rst. big standup success with the launch in 1997 ofa 95 Kvartal team. Soon the team entered the KVN's Maj or League. In 2003, team left the League. 111 20053 after a con?ict with KVN, the Vechimiy Kvartal [Evening Quarter] TV show appeared on one of the Ukrainian channels. Soon, the program became the highest rated on TV in a comedy segment. Later, Studio Kvaital-QS was launched. After that, along with his partners launched a number of other successful TV projects. In 2008, he played one of the main roles in the Love in the Big City comedy, and later in its sequels released in 2010 and 2013. In 2011, a remake of'lhe Of?ce Romance Soviet-era ?hn was released. where also played a major role. Then he featured in the thevsky against Napoleon comedy. also played the role of a Ukrainian teacher Vasyl Holoborodko, who suddenly became president, in a. highly popular television series Servant of the People (three seasons have already been released). No less successful and popular project. by and Studio Kyartal 95 is the comedy series Svaty which was recently banned in Ukraine, while one of its main actors, Russian national Fyodor Dobrom'avov, was banned ?om entering Ukraine for national security reasons. has been man?ied to Oleoa Kiyashko since 2003. The couple?s daughter was bore in 2008. Their son was born is. early 2013. Zeleoskyy announced he would me for presidency in 2019 while addressing an audience doting the Kvartal 95 New Year's Eve late night Show on 1+1 TV channel. Later, the Servant of the People patty nominated him as their presidential candidate. After that, and his team actively took on social networks, publishing a series of appeals to Ukrahiians and monument President Petro Poroshenko. Page 4 of 7 Biographies for Inauguration of President Canada: Harjit Sajjan (Har?jeet Saj yan), Minister of Defense Harjit Singh Sajjan has servedCanada and his community as both a soldier and a police officer. He continues his service to Canada as the Member of Parliament for Vancouver South and as Minister of National Defence. Harj it is a retired Lieutenant?Colonel in the Canadian Armed Forces and a combat veteran. He was deployed to Bosnia? Herzegovina and served three separate deployments to Kandahar, Afghanistan. Harj it has received numerous recognitions for his service, including the Meritorious Service Medal for reducing the Taliban?s in?uence in Kandahar Province. He is also a recipient of the Order of Military Merit, one of the military?s highest recognitions. Harj it also served as an Aide?de~Camp to the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. Harj it was a police of?cer with the Vancouver Police Department for 11 years. He completed his last assignment as a Detective?Constable with the Gang Crime Unit specializing in organized crime. He proudly tackled gang violence and drug crimes in Vancouver. Harj it is also a human security specialist, and has lectured to a wide audience in both Canada and the United States. Denmark: Ambassador Ruben Madsen, Danish Ambassador to Ukraine, Georgia and Armenia Ruben MADSEN is the Danish Ambassador to Ukraine, Georgia, and Armenia since March 2017. He joined the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1979 and since then has held numerous leadership positions. In 1981-1984, he was the First Secretary at the Danish Embassy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. After his return to Copenhagen, he led the Economic-Political Department focusing on international transport issues in 1984?85 and later, in 1985-87, he led NATO Department dealing with Security Policy. During this time he was also the Secretary to the Foreign Affairs Committee at the Danish Parliament. In 1987? 1991, Mr. Madsen was transferred to Norway to work as a Counselor at the Danish Embassy in Oslo. He returned home in 1991, where he served as a Deputy Head of Department for Organization and Economy for ten years. In 2000?2002, he was appointed to be the Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN in New York. Later in 2002?2007, he was the Ambassador of Denmark to Serbia and Montenegro in Belgrade. From 2007 to 2011, he was the Head of Department for European Neighborhood and Russia including Development Cooperation. Prior to his transfer to Kyiv, Mr. Madsen served as the Ambassador of Denmark to Turkey and Azerbaijan in Ankara. Estonia: Kersti Kaljulaid (Kir-stee Call?j u?laid) President of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid was born on 30 December 1969 in Tartu. She graduated from the University of Tartu in 1992 in the field of genetics in the Faculty of Natural Sciences and completed master?s studies in the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration in 2001. From 1994 to 1999, she worked in various Estonian companies: first, as the sales manager of telephone switchboards in Eesti Telefon, later in Hoiupank Markets and Hansapank Markets as an associate in investment banking. i From 1999 to 2002, Kersti Kaljulaid was Prime Minister Mart Laar's Economic Adviso1. Her duties included organisation of cOOperation a - - - - of the Of?ce of the Prime Minister with Estonian central bank, the Ministry of Finance and ministries that had larger budgets, as well as coordination of relations with the International Monetary Fund and other ?nancial institutions (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Nordic Investment Bank and World Bank). She participated in preparing the pension reform together with the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Social Affairs and advised the Prime Minister in annual budget negotiations held with other ministers. From 2002 to 2004, Kersti Kaljulaid was the CFO and CEO of the Iru Power Plant of state? owned energy company Eesti Energia. From 2004 to 2016 she was a Member of the European Court of Auditors. From 2004 to 2006 Kersti Kaljulaid organised the financial audit of the research and development funds of the budget of the European Union and from 2007 to 2010 she was responsible for the audit of the Structural Policies. From 2004 to 2007, she was the auditor of the Galileo project of the European Union. From 2010 to 2016 she coordinated the preparation of the Annual Report and State of Assurance of the European Court of Auditors. From 2005 to 2007, she was a member of the Europol Audit Committee and chaired the committee in 2007. From 2006 to 2008, she was the chair of the Administrative Affairs Committee of the Court of Auditors. From 2010 to 2014, she was responsible for the methodology and preparation of the Annual Report of the Court of Auditors. In 2016, she worked in the field of the agriculture audit. In addition, Kersti Kaljulaid was a member of the Supervisory Board of the Estonian Genome Center from 2001 to 2004. She was also a member of the Advisory Board of the University of Tartu from 2009 to 201 1 and the Council Chair of the University of Tartu from 2012 to 2016. Kersti Kaljulaid has been a coauthor of the social?political radio talk show Keskptievatund (Midday Hour) in radio station Kuku from 2002 to 2004 and the editor of the Eurominutid (Euro- minutes) radio show from 2007 to 2016 in the same station. Kersti Kaljulaid is married and has four children. She speaksEnglish, French, and Finnish. European Union: Mares ?ef?ovi? (Mar?osh Chef for Energy Union, European Commission Maros Sefcovic is a Slovak diplomat and politician. Mr. Sef?ovic currentlyas the Vice-President of the European Commission for the Energy Union (since 2014). Mr. Sefcovic has been member of the European Commission since 2009, previously serving as the European Commissioner for Education, Training, Culture Youth (2009 - 2010) and Vice-President of the European Commission for lnterinstitutional Relations and Administration (2010 2014). Mr. gef?ovie earned a in International Law from Comenius University in Bratislava. Finland: Finland?s Ambassador to Ukraine France: Isabelle Dumont, France?Ambassador to Ukraine Germany: Former Federal President, Christian Wolff Christian Wilhelm Walter Wulff (born 19 June 1959) is a German politician and lawyer. He served as President of Germany from 2010 to 2012. A member of the Christian Democratic Union, he served as Prime Minister of the state of Lower Saxony from 2003 to 2010. He was elected President in the 30 June 2010, defeating opposition candidate Joachim Gauck and taking of?ce immediately, although he was not sworn in until 2 July. On 17 February 2012, Wulff resigned as President of Germany, facing the prospect of prosecution for allegations of corruption relating to his prior service as Minister-President of Lower Saxonlen 2014, he was acquitted of all corruption charges by the Hanover regional court. Hungary: Janos Ader (Yan?os A?dare), President of Hungary anos Ader has been president of Hungary since May 10, 2012, assuming this of?ce following Pal Schmitt?s resignation as Hungary?s head of state earlier that spring. He was born and spent his childhood in the village of Csoma (northwestern Hungary, population 10,600). He graduated from high school in the city of Gyor (population 130,000, northwestern Hungary) in 1977. He received bachelor?s degree from Lorand Eotvos Department of Law and Political Sciences in Budapest in 1983. He worked as researcher at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences Research Institute from 1986 to 1990, studying the legislative process in the Hungarian National Assembly. He joined Fidesz in April 1988, though was not one of the party?s 37 founding members. He served as FideszNational Assembly representative from 1990 to 2009. He was National Assembly speaker at the time of the ?rst Orban government, 1998?2002. He served as President of Fidesz from 2002 to 2003. He served as Chairman of the Fidesz National Assembly Caucus during the entire 2006-2010 parliamentary cycle. He was the Fidesz Member of the European Parliament from 2009 to 2012. Japan: Mr. Kiyohiko Toyama (Kee-yo-hee?ko Toy-ahm?a) Prime Minister ?3 Special Envoy, Vice President of Parliamentary League ofJapan? Ukraine Friendship, Member of the House of Representatives Mr. Toyama is a Japanese politician of the New Komeito Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Chiba, Chiba, he graduated from Soka University and received a in the study of peace from University of Bradford in the United Kingdom. He was elected to the House of Councillors for the first time in 2001. Latvia: Raimonds V?jonis (Ray?monds Vey-yon-iss) President of Latvia Raimonds Vejonis has been the President of Latvia since July 8, 2015. Before that, he was the Minister of Defence of Latvia and the Minister of Environmental Protection and Regional Development for almost nine yearsthe Saeima (Latvian Parliament) as well. He was born on June 15, 1966 in Pskov region, Russia, but he grew up in Sarkani rural district, Madona district. Vejonis obtained a Master degree in biology in 1995. After mastering the first higher education, Vejonis became Deputy Director of Madona Regional Environmental Board and was also a member of Madona City Council from 1990 to 1993. Raimonds V?jonis became the Director of newly established Greater Riga Regional Environmental Board in 1996. After the elections of the 8th Saeima in 2002, he was the Minister of Environmental Protection, which he held for nine consecutive years. In 2014, he became the Minister of Defence of Latvia. During his political career, Vejonis has worked in the area of foreign policy and national development areas, as he has been the President and the Vice President of the Baltic Assembly, the Vice?President of the Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference, and he has led the Baltic Affairs Subcommittee of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Saeima and the Latvian delegation to the Baltic Assembly. Raimonds V?jonis has been a Member of the National Security Committee, the Public Administration and Local Government Committee of the Saeima, as well as the Strategic Development Commission under the auspices of the President of Latvia. He has also led the Subcommittee on Monitoring the Drafting and Implementation of the National Development Plan. On July 8, 2015, Raimonds V?jonis of?cially became the President of Latvia. The Saeima elected Raimonds Vejonis as the President of Latvia in the ?fth voting on June 3, when 55 MP5 supported his candidacy. Lithuania: Dalia Grybauskait? (Dal-ya Gree?bau-sky- We) President of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaite earned a degree in political economy from Leningrad University in 1983. In 1988, she defended her thesis at Moscow Academy of Public Sciences and received a doctoral degree in economies. In 1993, the Research Council of Lithuania granted her an academic degree of doctor of social sciences. I In 1983, she began working as scienti?c secretary at the society ?Zinija? under the Academy of Sciences. She was Head of the Agriculture Division at Vilnius High Party School in 1983-1984., and later, from 1985 to 1990, a lecturer at the Department of Political Economy. In 1990-1991, she was scienti?c secretary at the Lithuanian Institute of Economics under the Ministry of Economics of the Republic of Lithuania. In 1. 991, Grybauskaite became a program director in Prime Minister's of?ce. The same year, she was appointed Director of the European Department at the Ministry of International Economic Relations. In 1993, she served as Director of the Economic Relations Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In 1994, she was appointed Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary at the Lithuanian Mission to the EU. From 1996-1999, Dalia Grybauskaite acted as Minister Plenipotentiary at the Lithuanian Embassy in the United States. She served as Vice Finance Minister from 1999 to 2000, Vice Foreign Minister from 2000 to 2001, and Finance Minister from 2001 to 2004. In 2004, Grybauskaite was appointed EU Commissioner responsible for ?nancial programming and budget. In 2005, she was elected Commissioner of the Year for her efforts to reform the EU budget. Grybauskaite has served'as the President of Lithuania since July 12, 2009. Norway: Ole Terje Horpestad (OI?ye Tear?je Harp? stad) Ambassador ofNorway to Ukraine Ole Terje Horpestad was born January I, 1956 in Stavanger. He has a Master of Philology (Cand. Philol.) from the University of Bergen (1983). He is married with one son and speaks five additional languages (English, Russian, French, German, and Polish). Professional career: 2017 Ambassador?Designate to the Republic of Belarus with residence in Kyiv 2016 Ambassador, Norwegian Embassy in Kyiv 2012 - 2016 Deputy Director General, Department for Culture and Protocol 2010 2012 Special Adviser on the High North 2006 2010 Minister Counsellor, Deputy Head of Mission, Norwegian Embassy in Paris 2002 2006 Director, Head of Section for Russia and the CIS-countries 1999 2002 Minister Counsellor, Deputy Head of Mission, Norwegian Embassy in Moscow 1997 1999 Counsellor (political affairs), Norwegian Embassy in Moscow 1996 1997 Deputy Head of Section on Economic Relations with Russia, Eastern and Central Europe. 1993 1996 First Secretary (economic affairs), Norwegian Embassy in Paris 1990 v~ 1993 Attache/Second Secretary, Norwegian Embassy in Warsaw 1988 a 1990 Trainee in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Eastern/Central European desk 1987 1988 Interpreter, of?ce ofthe Border Commissioner for the Norwegian Soviet border, Kirkenes 1985 1987 Interpreter, of?ce of the Governor of Svalbard, Longyearbyen 1983 1984 University lecturer in Russian language, University of Bergen Poland: Halina Syzma?ska (Ha-lee-na Sh~uh-man-ska) Head of Presidential Administration Halina Szymanska was born on (5) . Her background is in veterinary sciences, she graduated the Department of Veterinary Medicine at the Life Science Academy of Wroclaw, then also adding specialisations in epidemiology and hygiene. Moreover, she completed post-graduate studies in administrative and local governments? law, ?nally obtaining a doctoral degree in economy at the University of Szczecin. She was a laboratory manager in a Specialist Clinic in Lobza, then was Director of the Local Sanitary and Epidemiological Station in Lobza, the mayor of Lobza and then the administrator of the Lobza District. In 2006-2008, she led the West-Pomeranian Regional Of?ce of the Agency for Restructuration and Modernization of Agriculture in Szczecin. Subsequently, she worked as an auditor in the Municipal Of?ce of Stargard, offering aiso as an external provider auditing services to municipal and district authorities. Ms Szymanska has been local governments? activists from 1998, serving, among others, as a councillor for the West-Pomeranian Regional Assembly. IFrom 2016 on, served as a Deputy Chair of the Polish Agency for Restructuration and Modernization of Agriculture in Warsaw. On June 12, 20 i 7, President Andrzej Duda appointed Ms Szymanska Chief of the Chancellery of the President of Poland. (10) (5) Sweden: Martin (Hag? strom) Ambassador of Sweden to Ukraine Mr Martin Hagstrom is the Ambassador of Sweden to Ukraine. He arrived in Kyiv in September 2016. A career diplomat, Mr Hagstrom served as Ambassador for the Eastern Partnership at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Sweden in Stockholm 2013- 2016. Before that, he served as Head of Division for Eastern Europe at the Ministry 2010-2013. His previous diplomatic postings include the Permanent Representation of Sweden to the European Union and the Consulate General of Sweden in Saint Petersburg. Before joining the diplomatic service, Mr Hagstr'om worked as a journalist. Switzerland: Guillaume Scheurer (Gee-ohm Sh?uh- rer) Ambassador of Switzerland to Ukraine and Moldova Since October 2015, Guillaume Scheurer serves as Ambassador to Ukraine and to Moldova. Previous government service included: 0 Deputy Head of the Delegation to the Swiss Delegation to the OSCE (2013~2015), including for the Swiss Chairmanship ofthe OSCE in 2014; 0 Deputy Head of the Swiss Embassy, Washington, DC. where he was also the head of the Political and Legal Section (2009-2013); 0 Deputy Head of the political Division for Human Security, Peace Promotion and Human Rights at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Berne (2005~2008); a Deputy Chief of Mission at the Swiss Embassy in Teheran, which also represents US. interests in Iran (2001 to 2005); 0 First Secretary at the Swiss Delegation to the OSCE (1998?2001); 0 Deputy Head of the OSCE Section in Berne (1997) and member of the Task Force in Berne for the Swiss Chairmanship of the OSCE in 1996. 0 His ?rst posting overseas was in Pretoria and Cape Town, after entering the Swiss Foreign Ministry in 1992. Guillaume Scheurer received his. Law degree from the University of Neuchatel and did his post~ graduate studies in International Security at the Graduate institute of international Studies in Geneva, Switzerland. His early career included working at a law practice in Neuchatel, where he was called to the bar and from 1990 to 1992 as a lawyer at the general directorate for a large private insurance company near Ziirich. Guillaume achieved the military grade of First Lieutenant of Artillery during his military service in the Swiss Army. He is married and has one son. Turkey: Fuat Oktay (Foo? ott Oak?tie) Vice President of Turkey Fuat Oktay was born in 1964 in Cekerek, Yozgat and studied Management at Cukurova University. Graduating in 1985, he began working at the university as a research assistant. In 1990, he obtained a master's degree from Wayne State University in Detroit in business and manufacturing engineering, as well as a in industrial engineering. While in the United States, he specialized in the fields of aviation and automotive engineering. He served as the head of the Management Department and Deputy Dean at Beykent University. Alongside his academic career, Oktay also served as a consultant and advisor for both state? owned and private businesses, serving in the capacities of general manager, vice president and executive board member for many of them. Oktay served as deputy general manager responsible for strategic planning and business development, production planning and information technology as well as sales and marketing at Turkish Airlines between 2008 and 2012. He was responsible for many development projects under the Turkish Airlines brand. Between January 2, 2012 and June 19, 2016, Oktay served as the Head of the Presidency of Disaster and Emergency Management (AFAD). Between June 19, 2016 and July 9, 2018, he served as the undersecretary of the Prime Ministry. He was appointed as Vice President on July 9, 2018 by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Fuat Oktay speaks English and is married with 3 children. OFFICIAL USE ONLY Sunday, May 193 2019 0 . . . . .92. EVENT: Bllateral Meeting w1th Ukraine Speaker of Parliament, Parubiy DATE: Monday, May 20, 2019 TIME: LOCATION: Verkhovna Rada, Room TBD :3 PURPOSE: (5) 2 PRESS: Closed VISUALS: DOE Photographer SCENARIO: 11:10 AM You an?ive and are greeted by TBD. 3 1:15 AM Your meeting is scheduled to begin. 11:40 AM Meeting concludes and you move to TBD room. PARTICIPANTS: Ukraine Andriy Pambiy (Am BREE Speaker of?m Parliament Addressed as Mr. Speaker U.S. Ted Ganish, Assistant Secretary, O?ice of?-?emm?ional A?afrs (IA) Brian McCormaek, Chiefome?" Dirk Vande Beek, Director, O??ice oanblic A?airs Sam Buchan, Sem'or Adviser, L4 STAFF: None PREVIOUS INTERACTION: This is your second meeting with Speaker Pambiy. You first met with him when you visited Ukraine in November 2018. KEY ISSUES: (5) BACKGROUND: Page 1 of 6 QFFICIAL USE ONLY 5,34- 5-H. rak- 1?2? 1r?. 3-H a. in?. . ?4 3s A A Page 2 of 6 OFFICIAL USE ONLY Sunday; May 191* 3019 (5) BRIEFING PREPARED BY: Paul Tm?mjnia and Emily Noel, ma 1 BRIEFING REVIEWED BY: Andrea Lockwood (IA-20) STAFF SEC POC: Hunter Faseler, Special Assistant ATTACHIVIENTS: 1. Biography 2. Talking Poinfs Page 3 Of 6 -. $3 um} 39:3 luau-? a. UV 3?1 7 we OFFICIAL USE ONLY Sunday,hday 19,2019 Andriy Pambiy Ulo'c?ziae Speaker ofthe Parliament Andriy Parubiy is a Ukrainian politician and Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada (the Ukrainian parliament) Since April 2016. Prior to that, Andriy Pambiy was First Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, a position he held since January 2015. He was also a senior member of the People?s Front party, and in the October 20Mr elections occupied the. #4 place 011 the party?s electoral list. Prior to the October .2014 electiooe, Pambiy brie?y served as the Acting Secretary of National Security and Defense Council, before stepping down in August 2014 for undisclosed reasons. He was one of the leaders of the 2013?20141r anti~Ya1mlcovych protest campaign and an active participant in pro-EU protests (Eurolvlaidan). Pambiy was elected to the Rada as Our Ukraine nominee in 2007. In Febmary 2012 he moved from Our Ukraine to Front of Change party led by Arseoiy Yatsenyuk. After Front of Change merger with Tymoshenkmled (Ivlotherland) party he was elected to the Rada in 20112 on the party list. In 2002-2007118 was a iilember of the Lviv Oblast Council. His political Views became more. moderate during the 2004 anti-Yanckovych protests dubbed as the Orange Revolution. l1}. November ~December 2004 Panlbiy 1?31} the section of Orange Revolution camp located at the Ukrainian House in Kyiv. In 2005 he left Svoboda and joined Yoshchenko-led 0112? Ukraine party. From 1999 to2004 Pambiy led youth branch, Patriot of Ukraine. In 1994-1998 he served as a Illell?tbet? of Lviv?s City Council. In 19.91 Pambiy was co-fowlder of far-right Social?National Party ofUlo?aiee (SNP), which in 2004 changed its name to Svoboda. From 1990 to 1994 he was a member of the Lviv Oblast Council. In l988~199 he actively participated in pro?independeoce movement and led LviV?based nationalist youth organization (Heritage). (13) (6) He was how on (hi (5) Page 4 of 6 OFFICIAL USE ONLY Sunday. May 19, 2019 TALKING POINTS Overview . 0 Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to see you again in Kyiv. This is a very critical time for Ukraine. I hope that Parliament can work to gether with the'new administration. :9231} 1:41 I am here as the Head of the US. delegation to affirm that Ukraine remains a close partner of the United States and we are committed to working with you to ensure the long-term energy security of your country. a The United States strongly supports Ukraine?s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and continued reform efforts. Energy Sector Reforms 0 Ukraine has taken notable steps on reform, particularly in the energy sector. are your perspectives on how the new administration perceives the importance of reform? DOE Engagement (Critical Energy Issues) 0 There are several critical issues that. I believe should be addressed by the Parliament and the new administration. a It is essential that Ukraine demonstrate cormnitnient to the norms of the Third Energy Package in order to demonstrate to the EU that Ukraine is a reliable energy partner. 0 I encourage you to proceed with the unbundling of Naftogaz?s gas transmission system. This is necessary for Ukraine?s commitment to European energy norms. The dispute over unbendling is wasting critical time and weakening Ukraine?s position in gas transit negotiations with Gazprom. We urge you to ensure Ukraine unbundles on time, and creates a new TSO that will be certi?able by the EU. It is equally crucial that the unbundling plan does not increase avenues for corruption and undue in?uence from any group Ukraine has been tremendously blessed with reserves of natural gas. I know that US. oil and gas companies are very interested in bringing expertise and know-how, but they remain wary of the investment climate. They are looking for signals that your government is committed to continuing critical reforms. Page 5 of 6 OFFICIAL USE ONLY Sundayahday19,2019 We welcome Ukraine?s efforts to increase gas production, including through oil and gas exploration production sharing agreements and license auctions. We would like to work with Ukraine to ensure the tendering process is transparent and con?ipetiatiyea and in line with the recommendations of the business community. The Department of Energy would stand ready to help provide technical support to implement Production Sharing Agreements an? an?; ?s 2-t We would ask your support for the technical team which will be traveling to Ukraine and Poland in June to assess the viability of expanding interconnections with Poland. Diversifying your nuclear fuel supply away from Russia is extremely important for Ukraine?s energy security. Westinghouse fuel supplies reduce Russian leverage over Ukraine. Preparations for Winter Heating Season 0 The European Commission has expressed concerns about preparations that are currently underway to prepare for the Winter heating season. Without a contract in place between Gazprom and Naftogaz, there is a potential for a winter gas shortage for Ukraine, unless the country begins to purchase and store gas now for the coming winter. We urge that the government facilitate Naftogaz?s access to funding for these purchases. It is critical that the government of Ukraine takes immediate actions to prepare for the upcoming Winter season. The Department of Energy has been engaged with senior management of Naftogaz on this issue and is prepared to provide critical support to assist Ukraine on this issue, as we did in the 2014-2015 winter season. If Ukraine fails to come to agreement with Russia for the purchase of natural gas, what contingency plans is the government putting in place to ensure suf?cient gas for the Winter? How can the Department of Energy provide assistance? Page 6 of 6 USE ONLY March 20, 2019 EVENT: Press Avail ire DATE: Monday, May 20, 2019 11:55 AM LOCATION: Verkhovna Rada, Outside Area PURPOSE: To highlight US. eupport of Uhrainian freedom and the inauguration of as Premdent of Ukmme. PRESS: Open . VISUALS: Extemal Photographer SCENARIO: 11:45 AM Your press avail is scheduled to begin. 11:46 AM You will deliver brief remarks as the US Delegation stands behind you. 11:55 AM Your press avail is scheduled to conclude. PARTICIPANTS: Ukrainiau Media Outlets I US. Senator Ron Johnson, Ur-zifed Stores Senator K1111 Volkez?, United States Special RepreseI-zm?vefor Uhm?ne Negotiations Gordon D. Sondland, United Stare? Ambassador to the European Union Mr. Alexander Viedman, Directorfor Em?opearr Af?n?rs, Natiogml Seer-nil}! Cozmcii Mr. Joseph Pennington, Acting Deputy ChiefofMisaion for the United States. Earthen}: in Ukmine STAFF: Alex Vindman, Director ofEaszem Europe Russia, NSC Joseph Pennington, Acting Depzr?: Chiefofossion, US. Embassy in Ted Garrish, Assistant Secretmjv, O?ice affnremaz?iomi A?airs (IA) Brian MoComlaok? Chief of Stag?" Dirk Vande Beek, Direcfoz?, O?ce ofPubh?c A?airs (PA) San}. Buchan, Senior Advisor, IA Jessie-a Szymanski, Deputy Press Sea-elem}, PA STAFF SEC POC: Hunter Faseler, Special Assistant ATTACHMENTS 1. Remarks Word Count: 316 Estimated Time: Under 4 Minutes Press Statement for Secretary Perry Kyiv, Ukraine Monday, May 20, 2019 Good (Afternoon) everyone. It?s a pleasure and an honor to be here in Kyiv for the inauguration of President Zelensky. Today we celebrate one of the most powerful events of the modern peaceful transition of power is living proof that Ukraine remains a strong. . .stable. .. democracy. . .as well as a vital friend and ally of the United States and the West. For and its people have suffered [under the yoke of] oppression at the hands of freedom?s foes. And today?s threats may differ in some ways from those in the past, but the danger remains. As a nation that has itself emerged from oppression to embrace freedom and independence, I am here to say that Ukraine is not alone. This is years United States was one of the ?rst countries to recognize Ukrainian independence. As we celebrate this transition, the United States and Ukraine will continue together on the path to energy independence, and security. Last November. . .we had the ?rst Strategic Energy Dialogue between our two countries, and this year we launched the Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation. Today we reaffirm the commitments we made as part of these right to chart our own of the influence from others. And on behalf of President and as the honored head of the US. delegation. . .let me reiterate our strongest support for the territorial integrity of a sovereign Ukraine. . ..and to its stand against Russian aggression. And as US. Secretary of Energy. me reaf?rm our commitment to Ukraine?s energy diversity and energy security. Page 1 of 2 We remain as committed as ever to free and open markets. . .and to our opposition to the actions of any nation that would violate this principle by using energy as a weapon of coercion. Ukraine can count on the United States as a faithful partner and friend committed to its energy and to its shared prosperity. And finally, as an American, let me reaffirm our commitment to the free people of Ukraine. As we look to the future. . .it is my sincere hope that we will go forward together. . .joined in values and and building a future that is strong, prosperous and free To that end. . .let?s work together to unleash economic energy and national Ukraine may continue to stand proud and free. . .and pass this priceless legacy to future generations. Slava Ukrainey (Slay-ah ooh?cry?ee-nee) Page 2 of 2 OFFICIAL USE ONLY March 20, 2019 EVENT: DATE: THVIE LOCATION: PURPOSE: PRESS: SCENARIO: PARTICIPANTS: STAF F: Meet Greet with International Delegations Monday? May 203 2019 12:00 PM 12:25 PM BEST (ET Mal'insky Palace, Outdoor Cozu?lym?d To meet and congratulate newly inaugurated President of Ukraine, Zeleaskyy. Closed VISUALS: None Consecutive Ir-zt?erpreta?on 1.2100 PM The meet greet is scheduled to begin. 12:25 PM Meet greet is scheduled to conclude, and you will proceed upstairs for the receptioe lunch. Ukraine (Vol?o?de-mir President of Ukraine Addressed as Mr. Preside-1t or President Zelensky Ted Gan?ishg Assisfm-zf Secretary, O??ice offm?erzm?onal A?aim Brian McConnack', Chiefosz?a? STAFF SEC POC: Hunter Faseler, Special Assistant ATTACHMENTS None OFFICIAL USE ONLY Mm?ch 20: 2019 EVENT: DATE: TIME- LOCATION: PURPOSE: PRESS: SCENARIO: PARTICIPANTS: STAFF: Reception and Lunch for International Delegations Monday} May 20, 2019 12:30 PM 1:30 PM Mal?msky Palace, Upstairs Reception Room To atte?d a reception in honor of newly ioaligura?red President of Ukraine, Closed VISUALS: DOB Photographer 12:30 PM You an?ive at TBD room, and are geeted by TBD. TBD PM You move to assigned seat for hunch; plated lunch is served. 1:30 PM Lunch concludes; and you move to TBD. Ukraine (Vol-o-de?mir President of Uin'aine AddresSed as 1111?. President or President 26196}:ny Foreign Leaders (Please Refer 1?0 Attachment 1) Ted Ganish, Assistant Secrefmjz?, O?ce offmer'zmifonai A?airs (IA) Brian MoConnaok, Chiqomeff Sam Buohan, Senior Advisor, STAFF SEC POC: Hunter Faselerg Special Assistant ATTACHMENTS 1. Biographies 2. Talking Points r-:93? i-"i i 17? .m 195 Biographies for Inauguration of President Canada: Harjit Sajjan (Har-jeet Saj yan), Minister of Defense Harjit Singh Sajjan has served Canada and his community as both a soldier and a police of?cer. He continues his service to Canada as the Member of Parliament for Vancouver South and as Minister of National Defence. Harj it is a retired Lieutenant?Colonel in the Canadian Armed Forces and a combat veteran. He was deployed to Bosnia~ Herzegovina and served three separate deployments to Kandahar, Afghanistan. Harj it has received numerous recognitions for his service, including the Meritorious Service Medal for reducing the Taliban?s in?uence in Kandahar Province. He is also a recipient of the Order of Military Merit, one of the highest recognitions. Harj it also served as an Aide-de?Camp to the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. Harjit was a police of?cer with the Vancouver Police Department for 1 1 years. He completed his last assignment as a Detective?Constable with the Gang Crime Unit specializing in organized crime. He proudly tackled gang violence and drug crimes in Vancouver. Harjit is also a human security specialist, and has lectured to a wide audience in both Canada and the United States. Denmark: Ambassador Ruben Madsen, Danish Ambassador to Ukraine, Georgia and Armenia Ruben MADSEN is the Danish Ambassador to Ukraine, Georgia, and Armenia since March 2017. He joined the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1979 and since then has held numerous leadership positions. in 1981?1984, he was the First Seeretary at the Danish Embassy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. After his return to Copenhagen, he led the Economic-Political Department focusing on international transport issues in 1984?85 and later, in 1985?87, he led NATO Department dealing with Security Policy. During this time he was also the Secretary to the -- Foreign Affairs Committee at the Danish Parliament. In 1987- 1991, Mr. Madsen was transferred to Norway to work as a Counselor at the Danish Embassy in Oslo. He returned home in 1991, where he served as a Deputy Head of Department for Organization and Economy for ten years. In 2000?2002, he was appointed to be the Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN in New York. Later in 2002?2007, he was the Ambassador of Denmark to Serbia and Montenegro in Belgrade. From 2007 to 201 1, he was the Head of Department for European Neighborhood and Russia including Development Cooperation. Prior to his transfer to Kyiv, Mr. Madsen served as the Ambassador of Denmark to Turkey and Azerbaijan in Ankara. Estonia: Kersti Kaljulaid (Kir-stee Call-j n-laid) President of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid was born on 30 December 1969 in Tartu. She graduated from the University of Tartu in 1992 in the field of genetics in the Faculty of Natural Sciences and completed master's studies in the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration in 2001. From 1994 to 1999, she worked in various Estonian companies: first, as the sales manager of telephone switchboards in Eesti Telefon, later in Hoiupank Markets and Hansapank Markets as an associate in investment banking. From 1999 to 2002, Kersti Kaljulaid was Prime Minister Mart Laar?s Economic Adviser. Her duties included organisation of cooperation of the Of?ce of the Prime Minister with Estonian central bank, the Ministry of Finance and ministries that had larger budgets, as well as coordination of relations with the International Monetary Fund and other financial institutions (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Nordic Investment Bank and World Bank). She participated in preparing the pension reform together with the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Social Affairs and advised the Prime Minister in annual budget negotiations held with other ministers. From 2002 to 2004, Kersti Kaljulaid was the CFO and CEO of the iru Power Plant of state- owned energy company Eesti Energia. From 2004 to 2016 she was a Member of the European Court of Auditors. From 2004 to 2006 Kersti Kaljulaid organised the financial audit of the research and development funds of the budget of the European Union and from 2007 to 2010 she was responsible for the audit of the Structural Policies. From 2004 to 2007, she was the auditor of the Galileo project ofthe European Union. From 2010 to 2016 she coordinated the preparation of the Annual Report and State of Assurance of the European Court of Auditors. From 2005 to 2007, she was a member of the Europol Audit Committee and chaired the committee in 2007. From 2006 to 2008, she was the chair of the Administrative Affairs Committee of the Court of Auditors. From 2010 to 2014, she was responsible for the methodology and preparation of the Annual Report of the Court of Auditors. In 2016, she worked in the field of the agriculture audit. In addition, Kersti Kaljulaid was a member of the Supervisory Board of the Estonian Genome Center from 2001 to 2004. She was also a member of the Advisory Board of the University of Tartu from 2009 to 2011 and the Council Chair ofthe University of Tartu from 2012 to 2016. Kersti Kaljulaid has been a co?author of the social-political radio talk show Keskpaevatund (Midday Hour) in radio station Kuku from 2002 to 2004 and the editor of the Eurominutid (Euro? minutes) radio show from 2007 to 2016 in the same station. Kersti Kaljulaid is married and has four children. She speaksEnglish, French, and Finnish. European Union: Maros ?ef?ovi? (Mar-ash Chef ?cho-vieh)Vice-President for Energy Union, European Commission Mares Sefcovic?i is a Slovak diplomat and politician. Mr. Sef?ovic currently as the Vice?President of the European Commission for the Energy Union (since 2014). Mr. gef?ovic has been member of the European Commission since 2009, previously serving as the European Commissioner for Education, Training, Culture Youth (2009 - 2010) and Vice?President of the European Commission for Interinstitutional Relations and Administration (2010 2014). . .. Mr. gefcovic earned a in international Law from Comenius University in Bratislava. Finland: Finland?s Ambassador to Ukraine France: Isabelle Dumont, France?Ambassador to Ukraine Germany: Former Federal President, Christian Wulff Christian Wilhelm Walter Wulff (born 19 June 1959) is a German politician and lawyer. He served as President of Germany from 2010 to 2012. A member of the Christian Democratic Union, he served as Prime Minister of the state of Lower Saxony from 2003 to 2010. He was elected President in the 30 June 2010, defeating opposition candidate Joachim Gauck and taking office immediately, although he was not sworn in until 2 July. On 17 February 2012, Wulff resigned as President of Germany, facing the prospect of prosecution for allegations of corruption relating to his prior service as Minister?President of Lower SaxonyJIn 2014, he was acquitted of all corruption charges by the Hanover regional court. Hungary: Janos Ader (Yan-os A?dare), President of Hungary anos Ader has been president of Hungary since May 10, 2012, assuming this office following Pal Schmitt?s resignation as Hungary?s head of state earlier that spring. He was born and spent his childhood in the village of Csoma (northwestern Hungary, population 10,600). He graduated from high school in the city of (population 130,000, northwestern Hungary) in 1977. He received bachelor?s degree from Lorand Etitvos Department of Law and Political Sciences in Budapest in 1983. He worked as researcher at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences Research Institute from 1986 to 1990, studying the legislative process in the Hungarian National Assembly. He joined Fidesz in 'April 1988, though was not one of the party?s 37 founding members. He served as Fidesz National Assembly representative from 1990 to 2009. He was National Assembly speaker at the time of the ?rst Orban government, 1998?2002. He served as President of Fidesz from 2002 to 2003. He served as Chairman of the Fidesz National Assembly Caucus during the entire 2006w~2010 parliamentary cycle. He was the Fidesz Member of the European Parliament from 2009 to 2012. Japan: Mr. Kiyohiko Toyama (Kee-yo-hee-ko Toy-Zahm?a) Prime Minister Special Envoy, Vice President of Parliamentary League ofJapanu Ukraine Friendship, Member of the House ofRepresematives Mr. Toyarna is a Japanese politician of the New Komeito Party, a member of the House of Councillors in the Diet (national legislature). A native of Chiba, Chiba, he graduated from Soka University and received a in the study of peace from University of Bradford in the United Kingdom. He was elected to the House of Councillors for the ?rst time in 2001. Latvia: Raimonds V?jonis (Ray?monds Vey-yon-iss) President of Latvia Raimonds Vejonis has been the President of Latvia since July 8, 2015. Before that, he was the Minister of Defence of Latvia and the Minister of Environmental Protection and Regional Development for almost nine yearsthe Saeima (Latvian Parliament) as well. He was born on June 15, 1966 in Pskov region, Russia, but he grew up in Sarkani rural district, Madona district. Vejonis obtained a Master degree in biology in 1995. After mastering the first higher education, V?jonis became Deputy Director of Madona Regional Environmental Board and was also a member of Madona City Council from 1990 to 1993. Raimonds Vejonis became the Director of newly established Greater Riga Regional Environmental Board in 1996. After the elections of the 8th Saeima in 2002, he was the Minister of Environmental Protection, which he held for nine consecutive years. In 2014, he became the Minister of Defence of Latvia. During his political career, Vejonis has worked in the area of foreign policy and national development areas, as he has been the President and the Vice President of the Baitic Assembly, the Vice-President of the Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference, and he has led the Baltic Affairs Subcommittee of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Saeima and the Latvian delegation to the Baltic Assembly. Raimonds Vejonis has been a Member of the National Security Committee, the Public Administration and Local Government Committee of the Saeima, as well as the Strategic Development Commission under the auspices of the President of Latvia. He has also led the Subcommittee on Monitoring the Drafting and Implementation of the National Development Plan. On July 8, 2015, Raimonds Vejonis officially became the President of Latvia. The Saeima elected Raimonds V?jonis as the President of Latvia in the fifth voting on June 3, when 55 MP3 supported his candidacy. Lithuania: Dalia Grybauskait? (Dal?ya Gree?bau-sky- We) President of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaite earned a degree in political economy from Leningrad University in 1983. In 1988, she defended her thesis at Moscow Academy of Public Sciences and received a doctoral degree in economies. In 1993, the Research Council of Lithuania granted her an academic degree of doctor of social sciences. In 1983, she began working as scienti?c secretary at the society "Zinija" under the Academy of Sciences. She was Head ofthe Agriculture Division at Vilnius High Party School in 1983?1984, and later, from 1985 to 1990, a lecturer at the Department of Political Economy. In 1990~1991, she was scienti?c secretary at the Lithuanian Institute of Economics under the Ministry of Economics of the Republic of Lithuania. I In 1991, Grybauskaite became a program director in Prime Minister's of?ce. The same year, she was appointed Directdr of the European Department at the Ministry of International Economic Relations. In 1993, she served as Director of the Economic Relations Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In 1994, she was appointed Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary at the Lithuanian Mission to the EU. From 1996-1999, Dalia Grybauskaite acted as Minister Plenipotentiary at the Lithuanian Embassy in the United States. She served as Vice Finance Minister from 1999 to 2000, Vice Foreign Minister from 2000 to 2001, and Finance Minister from 2001 to 2004. In 2004, Grybauskaite was appointed EU Commissioner responsible for financial programming and budget. In 2005, she was elected Commissioner of the Year for her efforts to reform the EU budget. Grybauskaite has served as the President of Lithuania since July 12, 2009. Norway: Ole Terje Horpestad (OI?ye Tear?je Horp? stad) Ambassador ofNorway to Ukraine Ole Terje Horpestad was born January 1, 1956 in Stavanger. He has a Master of Philology (Cand. Philol.) from the University of Bergen (1983). He is married with one son and speaks ?ve additional languages (English, Russian, French, German, and Polish). Professional career: 2017 Ambassador-Designate to the Republic of Belarus with residence in Kyiv 2016 Ambassador, Norwegian Embassy in Kyiv 2012 2016 Deputy Director General, Department for Culture and Protocol 2010 2012 Special Adviser on the High North 2006 2010 Minister Counsellor, Deputy Head of Mission, Norwegian Embassy in Paris 2002 2006 Director, Head of Section for Russia and the CIS~countries 1999 2002 Minister Counsellor, Deputy Head of Mission, Norwegian Embassy in Moscow 1997 1999 Counsellor (political affairs), Norwegian Embassy in Moscow 1996 1997 Deputy Head of Section on Economic Relations with Russia, Eastern and Central Europe. i 1993 1996 First Secretary (economic affairs), Norwegian Embassy in Paris 1990 A 1993 Attache/Second Secretary, Norwegian Embassy in Warsaw 1988 A 1990 Trainee in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Eastern/Central European desk 1987 1988 Interpreter, of?ce of the Border Commissioner for the Norwegian Soviet border, Kirkenes 1985 1987 Interpreter, of?ce of the Governor of Svalbard, Longyearbyen 1983 1984 University lecturer in Russian language, University of Bergen Poland: Halina Syzma?ska Sh-uh-man?ska) Head of Presidential Administration Halina Szyma?ska was born on (6) . Her background is in veterinary sciences, she graduated the Department of Veterinary Medicine at the Life Science Academy of Wroclaw, then also adding specialisations in epidemiology and hygiene. Moreover, she completed post?graduate studies in administrative and local governments? law, ?nally obtaining a doctoral degree in economy at the University of Szczecin. She was a laboratory manager in a Specialist Clinic in Lobza, then was Director of the Local Sanitary and Epidemiological Station in Lobza, the mayor ofLobza and then the administrator of the Lobza District. In 2006-2008, she led the West?Pomeranian Regional Office of the Agency for Restructuration and Modernization of Agriculture in Szczecin. Subsequently, she worked as an auditor in the Municipal Of?ce of Stargard, offering also as an external provider auditing services to municipal and district authorities. Ms Szymanska has been local governments? activists from 1998, serving, among others, as a councillor for-the West-Pomeranian Regional Assembly. From 2016 on, served as a Deputy Chair of the Polish Agency for Restructuration and Modernization of Agriculture in Warsaw. On June 12, 2017, President Andrzej Duda appointed Ms Szymar?rska Chief of the Chancellery of the President of Poland. (5) Sweden: Martin Hagstr?m (Hag? strom) Ambassador of Sweden to Ukraine Mr Martin Hagstrom is the Ambassador of Sweden to Ukraine. He arrived in Kyiv in September 2016. A career diplomat, Mr Hagstrom served as Ambassador for the Eastern Partnership at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Sweden in Stockholm 2013? 2016. Before that, he served as Head of Division for Eastern Europe at the Ministry 2010-2013. His previous diplomatic postings include the Permanent Representation of Sweden to the European Union and the Consulate General of Sweden in Saint Petersburg. Before joining the diplomatic service, Mr worked as ajournalist. Switzerland: Guillaume Scheurer (Gee?ohm Sh?uh? rer) Ambassador of Switzerland 2?0 Ukraine and Mofdova Since October 2015, Guillaume Scheurer serves as Ambassador to Ukraine and to Moldova. Previous government service included: Deputy Head of the Delegation to the Swiss Delegation to the OSCE (2013?2015), including for the Swiss Chairmanship of the OSCE in 2014; Deputy Head of the Swiss Embassy, Washington, DC. where he was also the head of the Political and Legal Section (2009-2013); Deputy Head of the political Division for Human Security, Peace Promotion and Human Rights at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Berne (2005-2008); Deputy Chief of Mission at the Swiss Embassy in Teheran, which also represents US. interests in Iran (2001 to 2005); First Secretary at the Swiss Delegation to the OSCE (1998?2001); Deputy Head of the OSCE Section in Berne (1997) and member of the Task Force in Berne for the Swiss Chairmanship of the OSCE in 1996. His first posting overseas was in Pretoria and Cape Town, after entering the Swiss Foreign Ministry in 1992. Guillaume Scheurer received his Law degree from the University of Neuchatel and did his post- graduate studies in International Security at the Graduate institute of international Studies in Geneva, Switzerland. His early career included working at a law practice in Neuchatel, where he was called to the bar and from 1990 to 1992 as a lawyer at the general directorate for a large private insurance company near Ztirich. Guillaume achieved the military grade of First Lieutenant of Artillery during his military service in the Swiss Army. He is married and has one son. Turkey: Fuat Oktay (Foo? ott Oak-tie) Vice President of Turkey uat Oktay was born in 1964 in Cekerek, Yozgat and studied Management at Cukurova University. Graduating in 1985, he began working at the university as a research assistant. In 1990, he obtained a master's degree from Wayne State University in Detroit in business and manufacturing engineering, as well as a in industrial engineering. While in the United States, he specialized in the ?elds of aviation and automotive engineering. He served as the head of the Management Department and Deputy Dean at Beykent University. Alongside his academic career, Oktay also served as a consultant and advisor for both state owned and private businesses, serving in the capacities of general manager, vice president and executive board member for many of them. Oktay served as deputy general manager responsible for strategic planning and business development, production planning and information technology as weli as sales and marketing at Turkish Airlines between 2008 and 2012. He was responsible for many development projects under the Turkish Airlines brand. Between January 2, 2012 and June 19, 2016, Oktay served as the Head of the Presidency of Disaster and Emergency Management (AFAD). Between June 19, 2016 and July 9, 2018, he served asthe undersecretary of the Prime Ministry. He was appointed as Vice President on July 9, 2018 by President Recep Tayyip Brdogan. Fuat Oktay speaks English and is married with 3 children. General Talking Points European Energy Security a An energy secure Europe serves as a strong partner for the United States in meeting global challenges. a Russia?s position as a dominant supplier of natural gas to Europe has only deepened since the threat of a gas cut?off in 2014, rising from approximately 30 percent to 43 percent in 2017. The United States is not seeking to eliminate Russian gas or nuclear energy from the market. Russian energy can and should remain part of a diversi?ed energy mix for Europe. 0 Our priority is helping Europe minimize dependence upon a single supplier. The United States supports a pro?Europe energy security policy based on diversi?cation of fuel types, supply sources (countries of origin), and delivery routes. 0 The same extends to the nuclear power sector, Where too many countries continue to rely 0n nuclear fuel from a single-supplier. The strength of Europe?s Energy Union will depend on the right projects being built. 0 Transatlantic energy security depends on policy choices that create incentives for real improvement of infrastructure, real increases in diversi?cation, and the production and efficient utilization of domestic energy resources and raw materials. a We are working with countries in Central and Southeastern Europe on a very different vision for the region, one in which people are free to chart their own energy futures. European Energy Security and Nord Stream 2 0 European energy security over the longer term will depend on policy choices that create incentives for real improvement of infrastructure, real increases in diversi?cation, and the production and efficient utilization of domestic energy resources and raw materials. a The United States remains opposed to proposals for Nord Stream 2 and a multi~line Turk Stream to Europe as a continuation of a long?term strategy by Russia to cement and grow its dominance in European energy markets for both geopolitical reasons and State-owned commercial interests. 8 The same extends to the nuclear power sector, where too many countries continue to rely on nuclear fuel from a single?supplier. a European dependence on Russian energy supplies has only increased since the invasion of Crimea in 2014, and the threat of another natural gas cut?off looms large. a I understand that the EU has significant interest in increasing the presence of U.S. industry in European energy markets to help drive diversi?cation efforts. 0 The Commission has established a fund for Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) that is aimed at promoting private sector interest. Could you con?rm that such funds are open to the inclusion of non-European industry, such as the U.S. a As we discuss opportunities to increase transatlantic cooperatiionl believe this is a significant potential. 6 U.S. industry would see progress on this front as an important counter force to the assessed risk levels associated with business engagement, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe. 0 U.S. industry is unparalleled in many sectors, and energy and construction is among them, and creating an atmosphere in which risk taking is mitigated by the Commission?s support would only help achieve the energy goals. and Nerd Stream 2 The United States remains opposed to proposals for Nord Stream 2 and a multi-line Turk Stream to Europe as a continuation of a long?term strategy by Russia to cement and grow its dominance in European energy markets for both geopolitical reasons and State-owned commercial interests. 0 does not represent source diversification. The intent of the project is to end gas transit through Ukraine, which would ultimately lead to the degradation of the Ukrainian gas transit system. That system is the largest, cheapest, and most effective route for Hungary?s gas imports. We should work to preserve it. Transatlantic Energy Cooperation 9 We are working with countries in Central and Southeastern Europe on a very different Vision for the region, one in which people are free to chart their own energy futures. We value the European Commission?s support for the Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation (P-TEC) as a new forum for cooperation that aligns well with your Energy Union Framework Strategy. 0 I believe the Three Seas Initiative can serve as a transformative platform for engagement on transatlantic energy security. It can be a framework to ?complete Europe? with a north?south corridor in energy, telecommunications and infrastructure. Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation a As you know, I hosted the first Ministerial and Investment Forum in Houston on March 14. I was very glad that Ukraine could participate. 0 Participants in the Ministerial were unified on: the necessity to reduce dependence on Russian energy; 0 the need for greater diversification of energy supplies, suppliers, and supply routes; and 0 their willingness to cooperate on achieving greater energy security. 0 Cybersecurity was identi?ed as an especially high priority for cooperation. Interconnection of energy networks was viewed as both a success thus far and an area for continued work. 0 More infrastructure is needed to further distribute energy across countries and regions from the point of import. 0 We also heard from private ?nanciers that aggregation of infrastructure projects is necessary for reducing risk and attracting ?nancing from the capital markets. a Following on the success of this ?rst Ministerial, my Department is planning for working group meetings later in 2019 to execute on substantive work streams. Ukraine (From Zelenskv memo) I am here as the Head of the US. delegation to affirm that Ukraine remains a close partner of the United States and we are committed to working with you to ensure the long?term energy security of your country. a The United States strongly supports Ukraine?s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and continued reform efforts. Energy Sector Reforms 0 Ukraine has taken notable steps on reform, particularly in the energy sector. We know how dif?cult these measure are in terms of political costs, but it is critical to ensure Ukraine?s prosperity and energy security. It is crucial that you work with the IMF and World Bank on these issues. 0 It is clear that your message of change and reform resonated with the people of Ukraine? (73% of the popular vote). I would encourage you and your team to capitalize on this enthusiasm and strong desire for change. The United States and the European Union stands ready to work with you to ensure that change and reform can be implemented. But you must be committed to make the hard choices on corruption and good governance reforms. The Department of Energy stands ready to work with you and your team to help implement these changes. A more transparent, rules-based, and competitive energy market is essential to Ukraine?s sovereignty and energy security. U.S.?Ukraine Strategic Energy Dialogue 0 In November 2018, I launched the U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Energy Dialogue you?re your predecessor, President Poroshenko to cooperate on many of the energy issues facing Ukraine. 0 We believe that the Dialogue would be a useful format for the Department of Energy to engage with your government at the highest level, to develop an engagement plan to move ahead with reforms, and to encourage more foreign direct investment into Ukraine. 0 We hope that we can continue to this Dialogue under your leadership. The Deputy Secretary will lead this Dialogue from the U.S. side. 0 I would ask you to nominate a co?chair from your side to begin this critical work. DOE Engagement (Critical Energy Issues) 0 There are several critical issues which I believe your administration should address in the next coming weeks. 0 It is essential that Ukraine demonstrate commitment to the norms of the Third Energy Package in order to demonstrate to the EU that Ukraine is a reliable energy partner. 0 I encourage Ukraine to proceed with the unbundling of Naftogaz?s gas transmission system. This is necessary for Ukraine?s commitment to European energy norms. The dispute over unbundling is wasting critical time and weakening Ukraine?s position in gas transit negotiations with Gazprom. We urge you to ensure Ukraine unbundles on time, and creates a new TSO that will be certifiable by the EU. It is equally crucial that the unbundling plan does not increase avenues for corruption and undue influence from any group Ukraine has been tremendously blessed with reserves of natural gas. I know that U.S. oil and gas companies are very interested in bringing expertise and know?how, but they remain wary of the investment climate. But they are looking for signals that your government is committed to continuing critical reforms. We welcome Ukraine?s efforts to increase gas production, including through oil and gas exploration production sharing agreement and license auctions. We urge Ukraine to ensure the tendering process is transparent and competitive, and in line with the recommendations of the business community. Diversifying your nuclear fuel supply away from Russia is extremely important for Ukraine?s energy security. Westinghouse fuel supplies reduce Russian leverage over Ukraine. Preparations for Winter Heating Season The European Commission has expressed concerns about preparations that are currently underway to prepare for the winter heating season. Without a contract in place between Gazprom and Naftogaz, there is a potential for a winter gas shortage for Ukraine, unless the country begins to purchase and store gas now for the coming winter. We urge that the government facilitate Naftogaz?s access to funding for these purchases. It is critical that the government of Ukraine takes immediate actions to prepare for the upcoming winter season, . The Department of Energy has been engaged with senior managementof- Naftogaz on this issue and is prepared to provide critical support to assist Ukraine on this issue, as we did in the 2014?2015 winter season. U.S. LNG Exports The U.S. Government has authorized 23 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d) (235 bcm/ a) of natural gas for export. U.S. liquefaction capacity continues to expand, with three facilities already operational and three more new U.S. projects coming online by the end of 2019 increasing total U.S. liquefaction capacity to approximately 11 bcf/d (112 bcm/ One additional project, Golden Pass LNG in Texas, recently announced its final investment decision (FID) and has begun construction. Four additional projects have been approved by both the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that represent a combined additional LNG export capacity of 7.6 Bcf/d (80 bcm/a). Finally, there are ten additional projects (and several terminal expansions) awaiting final action by FERC and DOE. Clearly, as new U.S. LNG export terminals come on line, U.S. exports will become even more attractive and cost competitive in the European gas market. Europe will benefit from these supplies. The EU emerged as the number one import destination for U.S. LNG exports in the fourth quarter of 201 8 amid weakened prices in Asia markets. We are seeing the continuation of that into this year. This disproves the that LNG cannot compete with cheap pipeline gas. The fact is that prices will only come down as more companies enter and compete in the marketplace. We are also seeing countries like Poland reject Russian supplies altogether because they see that'dependence as a real threat to their national security and freedom. I look forward to joining you for the Energy Council High Level Business to Business Event. This represents a key deliverable in follow-up to President Juncker?s commitment to President Trump in July 2018. The goal is to facilitate the expansion of large~scale U.S. LNG export supplies to Europe. 0 I look forward to working together to achieve this goal, for our mutual bene?t. OFFICIAL USE ONLY Sunday, May 1393 2019 EVENT: Bilateral Meeting with Baltic Presidents: Estonia President Kersti Kaljulaid, Latvia President Raimonds Vejonis, Lithuania President :23 Dalia Grybauskait? DATE: Monday, May 20, 2019 3 TIME: 1:30 BEST (ET LOCATION: Maliojsky Palace, Room TBD 52. PURPOSE: (5) ?13 PRESS: Closed VISUALS: DOE Photographer SCENARIO: 1:30 PM You arrive at TBD ?00111; 311d are greeted by TBD. 1:35 PM The meeting is expected to begin. 2:15 PM Your meeting is expected to conclude; and you remain in hold room. PARTICIPANTS: Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid (Kir?stee Cail-ju-iaid), Preside?! of the Repubiic .ofEsionie 25> Addressed as Madame Presidenf Gert Autsu, Ambassador of Es?fonia to Ub?eine Tiit Riisalo, Director of {he O?iee of the President Lauri Kuusing, Foreign Poh?cjv Adviser :0 {he Preside}?! Taavi Poik?ns, Pub?c Relatiom Adviser Latvia Raimoads Vejonis (Ray-1nonds President of {he Repubifc of Lama Addressed as Mr. President Juris Poikausa Ambassador of La?via to Ukraine Lithuania Dalia Gzybauskait? (Dal?ya President of?re Republic of Lithuania Addressed as Madame President Marius a?ukonie, Ambassador of Li?mrmia Io Ubwme Nez'ijus Aleksiejfmae, ChiefForer?g? Poke}! Adviser Io the President U.S. Senator Ron I 011115011, (R-WI), United Stores Senora? K1111 Volker, Unfred Smtes Special Representative for Uheine Negotiair?om- Gordon D. Sondland, United States Ambassador :0 the European Um?on Page 1 of 10 OFFICIAL USE ONLY Sundayahday19,2019 STAFF: PREVIOUS INTERACTION: KEY ISSUES: BACKGROUND: M1: Alexander Vindman, Directorfor European A?zirs, National Security Com-ref? Mr. Joseph Pennington} Acz?fng Deputy Chiefof?z?ssionfor {he United States Embassy in Wank-19 Ted Gem's}; Assistant Seaway-y, Q5563 offmema?oml A?aim? (L4) Brian McConm-ck, Chief ofSrayff Dirk Vaade Beak, Director, O?ice ofPubifc Affairs Sam Buchan, Senior Advisor, Let You met all three Presidents dining the Baltic Summit at the White House in April 2018. The Summit celebrated the 100th miversaxy of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania ?3 independence. (5) Page .M-i i 9-H ,m A w. OFFICIAL USE ONLY Sunday: May 19, 2019 (5) Q. .I W. am}. rp? 2. 9A.: x? A Page 3 of 10 OFFICIAL USE ONLY Sundayahday 19:2019 Hz a? gnu- e. ?71- .sz BRIEFING PREPARED BY: Paul BRIEFING REVIEWED BY: Andrea Mckwood, Sam 311611331, STAFF SEC POC: Hunter Faseler, Special Assistant ATTACHMENTS: I. Biographies 2. Talking Poin?rs Page 4 of 10 OFFICIAL USE ONLY Sunday,hday19,2019 BIOGRAPHIES Kersti Kaljulaid President ofthe Republic of Estonia Kersti Kaljolaid was born on 30 December 1969 in Tami. She graduated from the University of Term in 1992 in the ?eld of genetics in the Faculty of Natural Sciences and completed master?s studies in the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration irt 2001. {Ftiiriititltl litilti?titi?. hit From 1994 to 19991 she worked in various Estonian companies: ?rst, as the sales manager of telephone switchboards in Eesti Telefon, later in 'Hoiupank Markets and Hansapank Markets as an associate in investment banking. From 1999 to 2002, Kersti Kaljulaid was Prime Minister Mart Laar?s Economic Pidwsor. Her duties included organization of cooperation of the Of?ce of the Prime Minister with Estonian central bank, the Ministry of Finance and ministries that had larger budgets, as well as coordination of relations with the International Monetary Fund and other ?nancial institutions (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Nordic Investment Bank and World Bank). She participated in preparing the pension reform together with the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Social Affairs and advised the Prime Minister in annual budget negotiations held with other ministers. From 2002 to 2004, Kersti Kaljulaid was the CFO and CEO of the Int Power Plant of state-o?wned energy company Eesti Energia. From 2004 to 2016 she was a Member of the European Coutt of Auditors. From 2004 to 2006 Kersti Kaljulaid organized the ?nancial audit of the research and development funds of the budget of the European Union and 00111 2007 to 2010 she was responsible for the audit of the Stmotural Policies. From 2004 to 2007, she was the auditor of the Galileo project of the European Union. From 2010 to 2016 she coordinated the preparation of the Animal Report and State ofAssurance of the European Court of Auditors. From 2005 to 2007, she was a member of the Europol Audit. Committee and chaired the committee in 2007. From 2006 to 2008, she was the chair of the Administrative Affairs Committee of the Court of Auditors. From 2010 to 2014; she was responsible for the methodology and preparation of the Annual Report of the Court of Auditors. In 2016, she worked in the ?eld of the agriculture audit. In addition, Kersti Kaljulaid was a member of the Snpezvismy Board of the Estonian Genome Center from 2001 to 2004. She was also a member of the Advisory Board of the University of Tartu from 2009 to 2011 and the Council Chair of the University of Tartu from 2012 to 2016. Kersti Kaljulaid has been a oo?author of the social-political radio talk Show Keskptievatund (Midday Hour) in radio station Kuhn from 2002 to 2004 and the editor of the Eurominutid (Euro?minutes) radio Show from 2007 to 2016 in the same station. Kersti Kaljulaid is married and has four children. She speaks English, French? and Fitatish. Page 5 of 10 OFFICIAL USE ONLY Sunday, May 19, 2019 Raimonds V?jonis Pi-*esident of the Repubhc ofLatvia Raimonds Vejonis has been the President of Latvia since July 8, 2015. Before that, he was the Minister ofDefense of Latvia and the Minister of Environmental Protection and Regiooal Development for almost nine yearsthe Saeima (Latvian Parliament) as well. i} He was bom on June 15, 1966 in Pskov region, Russia, but he grew up in Sai?kahi mral district, Madona district. Vejonis obtained a Master degree in biology in 1995. After mastering the ?rst higher education, Vej onis became Deputy Director of Madona Regional Envii?omnental Board and was also a member of Madooa City Council ??om 1990 to 1993. Raimonds Vejonis became the Director ofiiewly established Greater Riga Regional Environmental Board in 1996. After the elections of the 8111. Saeima in 2002, he was the Minister of. Environmental Protection, which he held for nine consecutive years. In 2014, he became the Minister of Defense of Latvia. During his political career, Vejonis has worked in the area of foreign policy and national developmem areas, as he has been the President and the Vice President of the Baltic Assembly, the Vice?President of the Baltic Sea 'Parliainentaiy Conference, and he has led the Baltic. Affairs Subcommittee of the Foreign A?ah's Committee of the Saeima and the Latvian delegation to the Baltic Assembly. Raimonds Vejoois has been a Membeij of the National Secmity Committee, the Public Achniaishjation and Local Government Committee of the Saeima, as well as the Strategic Development Commission under the auspices of the President of Latvia. He has also led the Subcommittee on Monitoring the. Drafting and Implementation of the National Development Plan. On July 8, 2015, Raimonds Vejonis officially became the President of Latvia. The Sacima elected Raimonds Vejonis as the President of Latvia in the fifth voting on June 3, when 55 MP3 suppoxted his candidacy. Page 6 of 10 OFFICIAL USE ONLY Sonday,hdeyl9,2019 Dalia Grybauskait? President ofthe Republic of Lithuania Dalia Giybeuskeite earned a degree in political economy from Leningrad University in 1983. In 1988, she defended her ihesis at Moscow Academy of Public Sciences 321d received a doctoral degree in economies. In 1993, the Research Council of Lithuania granted her an adademic degree of doctor of social sciences. In 1983, she began working as scienti?c secretary at the society ?Zinija? under the Academy of Sciences. She was Head of the Agriculture Division at Vilnius High Party School in 1983-1984, said later, from l985 to 1990, a lecturer at the Department of Political Economy. In 1990-1991, she was scienti?c secretary at the Lithuanian Institute of Economics under the Ministry of Economics of the Republic of Lithuania. In 1991, Giybauskait? became a program director in Prime Minister?s office. The same year, she was appointed Director of the Elu?opean Department at the Minis??y of Intematiooal Economic Relations. In 1993, she served as Director of the Economic Relations Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In 1994, she was appointed Envoy Extraordinary and Miuister Plenipotentiary at the Lithuanian Mission to the EU. From 1996?1999, Dalia Giybauskaite acted as Minister Plenipotentiaiy at the Lithuanian Embassy in the United States. She served as Vice Finance Minister from 1999 to 2000, Vice Foreign Minister ?'om 2000 to 2001, and Finarice Minister from 2001 to 2004. In 2004, Giybauskaite was appointed EU Commissioner responsible for ?nancial programming and budget. In 2005, she was elected Coimnissioner of the Year for her efforts to reform the EU budget. Giybauskeite has served as the President of Lithuania Since July 12, 2009. Page 7 of 10 OFFICIAL USE ONLY Sunday. May 19, 2019 TALKING POINTS European Energy Security a The United States strongly supports enhancing European energy security. a An energy secure Europe serves as a strong partner for the United States in meeting global challengesThe United States is not simply seeking to eliminate Russian gas or electricity from the market. Russian gas and electricity can and should remain part of a diversi?ed energy mix for Europe. a Our priority is helping Europe minimize dependence upon a single supplier. The United States supports a pro-Eumpe energy securitypoliCy based on diversi?cation of fuel types, supply sources (countries of origin). and delivery routes. Electric Grid with EU a I understand that EstOnia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland have come to agreement on a way forward for 0 DOE stands ready to work with representatives from the Ministries of Latvia and Lithuania, as well as representatives from the other Baltic countries to analyze potential ways in which this could take place. a DOE is also committed to working with stakeholders in Baltic States to expand training opportunities, help bolster cyber security defenses of critical energy infrastructure, and improve grid resiliency. We have ongoing technical cooperation in these areas. We understand that the Russian TSO will perform a test this week. Our lab experts from Paci?c Northwest National Laboratory will provide monitoring support during the test. We might also provide support when your conduct their isolation test. a I would be very interested to hear your perspectives regarding a path forward. a Do you see a role for US. technologies in advancing this crucial step in linking the Baltic nations with Europe? Page 8 of 10 OFFICIAL USE ONLY Sunday, May 19, 2019 DOE Engagement in the Region Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation (P-TEC) a Certainly, we would see these efforts under the framework of the Partnership, which I announced in Bucharest last year. will allow DOE, and the US. government, to expand engagement across the region. a. .5 E. 4 lav-2 a-N? rh" f7?? ?71? l. 2 er- .545: 7w; a DOE hopes to share expertise drawn from the National Laboratory complex to help partners and Allies enhance the energy security of critical infrastructure. U.S.?Baltic Summit 9 I would be very interested in hearing your perspectives and ideas on a Summit later this year. U.S. LNG a The United States is supportive of increased global and U.S. LNG trade. a New sources of gas will provide more flexibility and optionality to gas markets; increase security of supply; and play a key role in bridging demand and. moderating prices, especially to consuming countries that will be negotiating new contracts with pipeline exporters' - We believe that our shale gas and US. LNG will play a role in EU energy diversi?cation. 0 Approximately '13 billion cubic feet per day (or 134 billion cubic meters per year or 100.1 MTPA (million tons per annum) of LNG) of natural gas export capacity is in various states of operation and construction across seven large scale LNG export projects. - Three projects, Sabine Pass, Dominion Cove Point, and Corpus Christi, are operating, and their current export capacity is just under 5 billion cubic feet per day. 0 Three projects, Cameron, Freeport, and Elba Island, are under construction and set to begin exporting later in 2019. a On the sidelines of the Brussels Energy Council High?Level Business to Business Forum on May 2, DOE also announced the signing of two longmterm orders authorizing the export of US. LNG from Tellurian Inc?s Driftwood LNG export facility to be built in Louisiana and Sempra Energy?s Port Arthur LNG export project to be built in Texas. Page 9 of 10 OFFICIAL USE ONLY .- - Sunday3 May 193 2019 or; I would be interested to hear your perspectives on the likelihood for the development of a regional gas market in the Baltics?? at i" Nerd Stream 2 . 0 As you know, the US. Government has serious concerns on Nord Stream 2 and its potentially negative impact on Europe?s energy security and on Ukraine?s economic and national security. There is signi?cant Opposition in the US. Congress as well. . rs a a .1 {?57 Jun a 5mU.S. opposition to Nord Stream 2 re?ects our long-standing concern for European energy security. and pro?dates by many years the availability of U.S. LNG for export. U.S. LNG could play a role in Europe?s own efforts to diversify its energy sector, but markets will determine the best destinations for US. LNG exports. a If Gazprom is successful in cutting off gas transit to Europe Via Ukraine, it will cause signi?cant economic challenges in Ukraine and will also remove a signi?cant disincentive for ?irther Russian aggression. a What do your governments see as the best path forward. for countering> or eliminating, the concerns posed by Nord Stream 2? Russia Sanctions (IF RAISED) *0 The United States continues to take a measured and appropriate response to Russian malign activities against the United States and our partners and allies to include sanctions. Our energy sector sanctions show Russia that it cannot act with impunity. ?3 Our policy with respect to Ukraine has not changed. Our policy is that Russia. must fully implement its to the Minsk agreements before we can begin to lift sanctions related to Russia?s aggressive actions in eastern Ukraine. Russia must cease its occupation of Crimea before Crimea-related sanctions will be lifted. a We have consulted and will continue to consult with our allies in an effort to ensure these sanctions support our important. common work toward resolving the con?ict in Ukraine. Page 10 of 10 OFFICIAL USE ONLY Sundayahdeyl9,2019 EVENT: Bilateral Meeting between US. Delegation and President i DATE: Monday, May 20, 2019 TIME: TED BEST (ET Le: LOCATION: Bankova PURPOSE: (5) PRESS: Closed VISUALS: DOE Photographer SCENARIO: TBD Your meeting with President Zeleuskyy is scheduled to begin. TBD Your meeting with President is scheduled to begin. PARTICIPANTS: Ukraine His Excellency (V ol-o-?de-?mir President of Uplv'aine 3P Addressed as Mr. President" or President Zefens?yy TBD US. Senator Ron Johnson, (ll-WI): Uiziled States Senator Rob Sei-mfor (R-OH) Kurt Volker, United Stare; Special Representative for Ukraine Negozi?a?ans Gordon D. Sondland, United States Ambassador to (he European Union Mr. Alexander Vindman: Directorfor European Affairs, National Seaway Comer? Mr. Joseph Pennington, Acfiug Depug: Chiefof?z?ssionfor (he Unffed Stare: Embase)? in Ukraine STAFF: Ted Ganisli, Assistant Secretary, O??z?ce offm?ema?oual A?airs a4) Brien MeConnaek, Chiqome? Dirk Vande Beek, Direci?oz; O?ice ofPubIz?c A?ar?rs Sam Senior Advisor, IA PREVIOUS INTERACTION: This is your first of?cial meeting with President KEY ISSUES: (5) Page 1 of 7 OFFICEAL USE ONLY Sunday,hday19,2019 (5) BACKGROUND: In n. .1 Iva-'4. a? i ?2 ?a Page 2 of 7 OFFICLAL USE ONLY Sundaya May 193 2019 BRIEFING PREPARED BY: Paul Tmnminia and Emily Noel, BRIEFING REVIEWED BY: A?drea Inckwood STAFF SEC POC: Hunter Faseler? Special Assistant ATTACHMENTS: i 1. Biography 2. President Position on Key Issues 3? Talking Points Page 3 of 7 OFFICIAL USE ONLY Sunday, May 19, 2019 BIOGRAPHY President of Ukraine Zeleoskyy was born in the city of Kryviy Rih on January 25, 1978. While he was growing up, for four years he lived with his pareots in the city of Erdenet, Mongolia. He also went to primary school there. After that, his family returned to Kryviy Rih where he studied at school No. 95 and undertook extensive English learning. In 1995, he entered Klyviy Rih Institute of Economics, which is part of Kyiv National EconOmic University, where he received a law degree. He larderwent a two~month internship during his time in the University. Zeleoskyy became famous in 19903 thanks to a highlyeacclaimed KVN stand?up TV show. He was a member of various teams until he skyrocketed to his ?rst. big standop success with the launch in 1997 ofa 95 Kvartal team. Soon the team entered the Major League. In 2003, team left the League. 111 2005, a?er a conflict with KVN, the Vechimiy Kvartal [Evening Quarter] TV show appeared on one of the Ukrainian chamrels. Soon, the program became the highest rated on Ula'ainiaa TV in a comedy segment. I Later, Studio Kvartal?QS was launched. After that, along with his partners launched a number of other successful TV projects. In 2008, he played one of the main roles is. the Love in the Big City comedy, and later in its sequels released in 2010 and 2013. In 2011, a remake of The Of?ce Romance Soviet-era ?lm was released, where also played a major role. Then he featured in the thevsky against Napoleon comedy. also played the role of a Ukrainian teacher Vasyl Holoborodko, who suddenly became president, in a highly popular television series Servant of the People (three seasons have already been released). No less successful and popular project. by and Studio Kvartal 95 is the comedy series Svaty [Matchmakers], which was recently banned in Ukraine, while one of its main actors, Russian national Fyodor DobronraVov, was banned ?'orn entering Ukraine for national security reasons. has been married to Olena. Kiyeshko since 2003. The couple?s daughter Oleksandra was born in 2008. Their son Kyoylo was born in early 2013. announced he would run for presidency in 2019 while addressing an audience during the Kvaital 95 New Year?s Eve late night show on 1+1 TV channel. Later, the Servant of the People party nominated him as their presidential candidate. After that, and his team actively took on social networks, publishing a series of appeals to Ukrainians and mctunhent President Petro Poroshenko. Page 4 of 7 OFFICIAL USE ONLY Sundaynhday'1933019 (5) a .i in-?n 3-H 4' .3 y?Page 5 of 7 OFFICIAL USE ONLY Sunday;haay19.2019 TALKING POINTS Overview a Mr. President, I am very pleased to meet you. On behalf of the President of the United States and the American people}. I would like to extend our best Wishes to you as President of Ukraineawn-e in?. game 3 a 2 P. A v-ee a I am here as the Head of the US. delegation to affirm that Ukraine remains a close partner of the United States and we are conmiitted. to working with you to ensure the long?term energy security of your country. a The United States strongly supports Ukraine?s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and continued reform efforts. Energy Sector Reforms a Ukraine has taken notable steps on reform, particularly in the energy sector. We . know how difficult these measure are in terms of political costs, but it is critical to ensure Ukraine?s prosperity and energy security. It is crucial that you work with the IMF- and World Bank on these issues. 6 It is clear that your message of change and reform resonated?with the people of Ukraine (73% of the popular vote). I would encourage you and your team to capitalize on this enthusiasm and strong desire for change. The United States and the European Union stand ready to work with you to ensure that change and reform can be implemented. But you must be committed to make the hard choices on corruption and good governance reforms. in The Department of Energy stands ready to work with you and your team to help implement these changes. A more transparent, rules?based, and competitive energy market is essential to Ukraine?s sovereignty and energy security. Preparations for Winter Heating Season in The European Commission has expressed concerns about preparations that are currently underway to prepare for the winter heating season. 0 Without a contract in place between GaZprorn and Naftogaz, there is a potential for a winter gas shortage for Ukraine, unless the country begins to purchase and store- gas now for the coming winter. We urge that the government facilitate Naftogaz?s access to funding for these purchases. Page 6 of 7 OFFICIAL USE ONLY Sunday, May 19, 2019 It is critical that the government of Ukraine takes immediate actions to prepare for the upcoming winter season. a The Department of Energy has been engaged with senior management of Naftogaz on this issue and is prepared to provide critical support to assist Ukraine on this issue; as we did in the 2014~2015 winter season. it If Ukraine fails to come to agreement with Russia for the purchase of natural gas, What contingency plans is the government putting in place to ensure suf?cient gas for the winter? 0 How could the US. Government provide assistance? Potential Questions for the President a I would be interested to hear your peISpectives regarding the security situation in eastern Ukraine. What is the likelihood that there will be some progress in resolving this impasse? In What other areas could the Department of Energy provide technical assistance to support your government? How could the United States, and Canada, work with your government to ensure that these reforms continue to be implemented, particularly in the energy sector? Page 7 of 7 4. wt. ?it: site Eilfilf??i i iris-ii. SEES) ii MATERIAL IN OFFICIAL USE ONLY Sunday: May 19, 2019 EVENT: DATE: TIME LOCATION: PURPOSE: PRESS: SCENARIO: PARTICIPANTS: STAFF: PREVIOUS INTERACTION: Bilateral Meeting between US. Delegation and Ukraine Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pavlo Klimkin Brieruiejga May 20, 2019 7:00 PM BEST (ET Hyatt Regency, Kyivg Hyatt Boardroom (5) Closed VISUALS: DOE Photographer 7:00 PM Your meeting with Minister Klimkin is scheduled to begin. 7:45 PM Your meetiug with Minister Klimkln is scheduled to conclude. Ukraine - Pavlo Klimkin (Paff-lo kihn), Minis-fer ofForeign A?afrs Addressed as Afr. Minister or Klimkin TBD U.S. Brian McConnack, C11 ief of Sm? Ted (Banish, Assistant Secrefmji, O?ce ofIz-Ifemarionai A?airs (IA) Dirk Vande Beek, Director, Of?ce ofPubIz?c A?afns? Sam Buchan, Senior Advisor, L4 None This is your third meeting with Minister Klimkin. You 1an met with him {?lming your visit to Ukraine in November 2018. You ?rst met in Brussels timing the Energy Council in July 2018. KEY ISSUES: (5) BACKGROUND Page 1 of 6 U: sue-3: am: has; r-?N t. U: 22? :1 f?k. w? OFFICIAL USE ONLY Sundayehday 19,2019 Page 2 of 6 Sunday, May 19, 2019 (5) 3 .5 W. 2 Hf rad? gum a. za-u-i *4 BRIEFING PREPARED BY: Paul and Emily Noel, BRIEFING REVIEWED BY: Andrea Lockwood 0) STAFF SEC POC: Hunter Faseler, Special Assistaut ATTACHNIENTS: 1. Biography 2. Talking Points Page 3 of 6 OFFICEAL USE ONLY Sunday, May 19, 2019 Pavlo Klimkin Minister ofForeign Affairs of Ukz-m'ne Mr. Pavlo Klimkin was here on 25 December 1967 in Kursk 1991 1991-1993 1993 - 1997 1997 2000 2000 2002 2002 22004 2004 - 2008 Graduated from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Depaztlnent of Aerophysics and Space Research, Master?s degee in Physics and Mathematics 2. in .2 :1 {we PM has: arm-a I ?ws 3 Research of?cer, National Academy of Science of Ukraine, Paton Welding Institute Attache, Third, Second Secretaiy, Dh?ectorate?General for Anus Control and Disatmament, MFA ofUla?aine Third, Second Secretaly, Embassy of Ulq?aine in the Federal Republic of Gennany (political, scienti?c and technical issues) First Secretaiy, Coucselor, Department for Economic Cooperation, MFA of Ukraine Head of division for ecouomic and sectoral cooperation with the EU, Department for European integration, MFA of Ukraine Minister-Counselor, Embassy of Ukraine to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northem Ireland 03.2008 04.2010 Director of the EU Department, MFA of Uh'aine 04.2010 - 04.2011 Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 04.2011 06.2012 Deputy Minister, Head of Staff 06.2012 - 06.2014 Ambassador Extraordiuety and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the Federal Republic 19062014 of Gemnany Appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Fluent in English and Gennan languages, basic loiowledge of French and Spanish. Page 4 of 6 OFFICIAL USE ONLY Sunday,hday'19,3019 TALKING POINTS Overview 0 Mr. Minister I am very pleased to see you again in Kyiv. What are your plans after the mauguration? I hope that you will stay involved in Ukraine?s political discourse and push for the implementation of the reform agenda. 1T- 115??. in?. a? a a I understand that you might run for Parliament next fall? Energy Sector Reforms 0 Ukraine has taken notable steps on reform, particularly in the. energy sector. What are your perspectives on how the new administration perceives the importance of reform? in I hope that you will underscore to the new administration that the Department of Energy stands ready to work with the new team to help implement these changes. A more transparent, rules?based, and competitive energy market is essential to Ukraine?s sovereignty and energy security. U.S.~Ukraine Strategic Energy Dialogue 9 In November 2018, I agreed to launch the Strategic Energy Dialogue with President Poroshenko, to cooperate on many of the energy issues facing Ukraine. 0 We believe that the Dialogue would be a useful format for the Department of Energy to engage with your government at the highest level, to develop an engagement plan to move ahead with reforms, and to encourage more foreign direct investment into Ukraine. 6 I know that you met with Deputy Secretary Brouillette. I would be interested to hear your perspectives on how we might re~invigorate the Dialogue under the new administration. Preparations for Winter Heating Season a The European Commission has expressed concerns about preparations that are currently underway to prepare for the Winter heating season. a Without a contract in place between Gazprom and Naftogaz, there is a potential for a winter gas shortage for Ukraine, unless the country begins to purchase and store gas now for the coming winter We urge that the government facilitate Naftogaz 3 access to funding for these purchases. Page 5 of 6 OFFICIAL USE ONLY Sunday3 May 19, 2019 It is critical that the government of Ukraine takes immediate actions to prepare for the upcoming winter season. The Department of Energy has been engaged with senior management of Naftogaz on this issue and is prepared to provide critical support to assist Ukraine on this issue, as we did in the 2014-2015 winter season. f3b?1zii??fi?d?11 If Ukraine fails to come to agreement with Russia for the purchase of natural gas, what contingency plans is the government putting in place to ensure sufficient gas for the winter? 0 How can the Department of Energy provide assistance? Page 6 of 6 5/19/2019 4:25 PM Ukraine Tuesday, May 215?: 9:003m 9:45am 10:003m Breakfast Locationzw) (7)03) Kyiv Room: (5), (7X0) Press Round Table Location: Hyatt Regency, Kyiv Room: London (TBC) Press: Open Set-up: Round Table Interpretation: TBD Participants: Si, TBD Agenda: 9:00am arrives at London roam; proceeds to assigned sear SI gives remarks - 1 concludes remarks begins concludes 9:30am 81 moves to TBD Depart for Cabinet of Ministers Drive Time: 10 minutes Manifest: Si, TBD (T) Bilateral Meeting with Ukraine Prime Minister Groysman Location: Cabinet of Ministers Room: TBD Press: TBD Set?up: TBD interpretation: TBD Participants: Si, Prime Minister Groysman, TBD Agenda: TBD (T) Bilateral Meeting with Ukraine Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olena Zerkai Vice Prime Minister, Yuriy Boyko Location: TBD Room: TBD Press: TBD Set?up: TBD Interpretation: TBD Participants: 1, TBD Agenda: TBD Sensitive But Unclassi?ed 5/19/2019 4:25 PM (T) Bilateral Meeting with President Zelensky Location: TBD Room: TBD Press: TBD Set-up: TBD Interpretation: TBD Participants: US: 81, TBD Ukraine: President Zeiensky, TBD Agenda: TBD Hold for Meetings with Government Counterparts and Potential Press TBme Depart for Kyiv Boryspil International Airport Drive Time: TBD Manifest: 81, Brian, TBD TBme Wheets Up Kyiv, Ukraine to Washington, DC Flight: TBD Flight Time: TBD . TBme Wheels Down Washington, DC RON Washington, DC 2 Sensitive But Unclassi?ed 5/17/2019 6:05 PM Contact Sheet: Kiev, Ukraine Secretary Perry Brian MoComaack Chief of Staff (5) Ted Gan?ish Assistant Secretary, IA 03) Theodore.Gamish??lm.doeeov Dirk Vande Beek Director of Public Affairs (6) Dirk.Vandebeek??hqAdoeeov Jessica Szymanski Asseelate Deputy Press (5) Sealetary Sam Elle-11311 Sezlioz? Adviser, IA (6) (6), (13) (7X3) Lead Security Detail (6) (5), (7X0) 3 Who ail (W): WC) Lead ADV Staff (In) (6) (6), (we) (13) (6). (7X0) Lead ADV Swim), (6) (me) (6): 03) (73(9) ADV Securify (6) (6), (7X0) WC) ADV Security (to) (6) (7x0) Heather Bell Control Of?cer (6) gov . Director for Eastern 5 6 Alex demau Europe Russia, NSC H. 1 Sensitive But. Unclassi?ed OFFICIAL use ONLY May so 19 Ukraine Country Fact Sheet Background: Ulo'aine was the center of the first eastern Slavic state, Kyivan Rus, which during the 10th and 11th centuries was the largest and most powerful state in Etu?ope. Weakened by inteiuecine quarrels and Mongol invasions, Kyivan Rue was incoiporated into the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and eventually into the Polish~Lithuanian Conunonwealth. The cultural and religious legacy of Kyivan Ros laid the foundation for Ukrainian nationalism through subsequent centtu'ies, A new Ukrainian state, the Cossack Hetinanate, was established during the mid-?1?7 ?11 century after an uprising against the Poles. Despite continuous Muscovite pressure, the Hetinanate managed to remain autonomous for well over 100 years. Dining the latter part of the 18th centiny, most Ukrainian etlmographic territory was absorbed by the Russian Empire. Following the collapse of czaiist Russia in l9l7, Ukraine achieved a short-lived period of independence (1917420), but was recouqnered and endured a brutal Soviet rule that engineered two forced families (1921-22 and 1932-33) in which over 8 million died. hi World War Il, Gemiau and Soviet amiies were responsible for 7 to 8 million more deaths. Although Ukraine achieved independence in 1991 with the dissolution of the US SR, democracy and prosperity remained elusive as the legacy of state control and endemic couuption stalled efforts at economic reform, privatization, and civil liberties. A peaceful mass protest referred to as the "Orange Revolution" in the closing months of 2004 forced the authorities to oveitum a. rigged presidential election and to allow a new internationally monitored vote that swept into power a reformist slate under Viktor Yushchenko Subsequent inteinal squabbles in the Yushchenko camp allowed his rival Vilctor Yanukovych to stage a comeback in parliamentary (Roda) elections, become prime minister in August 2006, and be elected president in Februaiy 2010. in October 2012, Ukraine held Rada elections, widely criticized by Westem observers as ?awed due to use of government resources to favor ruling party candidates, inteiference with media access, and harassment of opposition candidates. President Yam?covych 's backtracking on a trade and cooperation agreement with the EU in November 2013 in favor of closer economic ties with Russia and subsequent use of force against students, civil society activists, and other civilians in favor of the agreement led to a three?month protest occupation of Kyiv?s central square. The government?s use of violence to break up the protest camp in Febmaiy 2014 led to all out pitched battles, scores of deaths, international condemnation, and the president?s abrupt departure for Russia. New elections in the spring allowed pro~West president Petro Poroshenko to assume of?ce on 7 June 2014. Shortly after Yanukovych?s departure in late February 2014, Russian President Putin ordered the invasion of Uhaine's Crimean Peninsula claiming the action was to protect ethnic Russians living there. Two weeks later, a "referendum" was held regarding the integration of Crimea into Page 1 of4 OFFICIAL USE ONLY May 2019 the Russian Federation. The "referendum" was condemned as illegitimate by the Ukrainian i the EU, the U.S., and the UN General Assembly (UNGA). In response to Russia's a purported annexation of Crimea, 100 members of the UN passed UNGA resolution 68/262, rejecting the "referendum" as baseless and invalid and con?rming the sovereignty, political independence, unity, and tenitorial integrity of [Maine Russia also continues to supply proxies in two of Ukraine?s eastern provinces with manpower, funding, and materiel resulting in an armed con?ict with the Ukrainian Government. Representatives from Ukraine, Russia, and the unrecognized Russia proxy repnblics signed the Minsk Protocol and in September 2014 to end the con?ict. However, this agreement failed to stop the ?ghting. In a renewed attempt to alleviate ongoing clashes, leaders of I?oaine, Russia, France, and Germany negotiated a follow-on package of measures in February 2015 to implement the Minsk Agreements. Representatives from Ukraine, Russia, and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe also meet regularly to facilitate implementation of the peace deal. More than 34,000 civilians have been killed or wounded in the ?ghting resulting from Russian aggression in eastern Ukraine. Area: smaller than Texas] a 19.131; 603,550 sq 1011 579,330 sq km 0 water: 24,220 sq km a global rank: 47 Population: [Approx 1.15 times more populous than Texas] 0 44,033,874 (July 2017 est), 32th in the world. a Densest settlement. in the eastern (Donbas) and western regions; notable concentrations in and around major urban areas of Kyiv, Kharkiv, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovs'k, and Odesa. Economy: [approximately one~tenth the size ofTexas? economy] Under the former Soviet. Union, the Ukraine Soviet. Socialist Republic had a strong economic base focused on agricultural output, a diversi?ed heavy industry, and raw materials supply for other regions of the former USSR. Shortly after independence in August 199 the Ukrainian liberalized most prices and erected a legal homework for privatization, but widespread resistance to refoma within the government and the legislature soon stalled these e?orts and led to some backtracking. Output by 1999 had fallen to less than 40% of the 1991 level. Ukrainian Government of?cials eliminated most tax and customs privileges in a March 2005 budget law, bringing more economic activity out of Ukraine?s large shadow economy. From 200-0 until mid?2008, Ukraine?s economy was buoyant despite political turmoil between the prime minister and president. The economy contracted nearly 15% in 2009, among the worst economic performances in the world. In April 2010, Ukraine negotiated a piice discount on Russian gas imports in exchange for extending Russia?s lease on its naval base in Crimea. Ukraine?s oligarchs continued to dominate the economy and grew slowly from 2010 to 2013, as [Heroine remained behind peers in the region and among Europe?s poorest. After former President Yannkoyych ?ed the countiy dining the Revolution of Dignity, [Ho?aine?s economy fell into crisis because of Russia?s annexation of Crimea, militaiy con?ict in the eastern part of Page 2 of 4 USE ONLY May 2019 the country, and a trade war with Russia, resulting in a 17% decline in GDP, in?ation at nearly 60%, and dwindling foreign currency reserves. The international community began efforts to stabilize the Ukrainian economy, including a March 2014 IMF assistance package of $17.5 billion, of which Ukraine has received four disbursements, most recently in April 2017, bringing the total disbursed as of that date to approximately $8.4 billion. Ukraine has made sigii?cant progress on reforms designed to make the country prosperous, democratic, and transparent, including creation of a national anti- cormption agency, overhaul of the banking sector, establishment of a transparent VAT refrmd system, and increased transparency in government procru'ement. But more improvements are needed, including ?ghting corruption, developing capital markets, improving the business environment to attract foreign investment, privatizing state-owned enterprises, and land reform. The ?fth tranche of the 8va program, valued at. $1.9 billion, has been delayed due to lack of progress on outstanding reforms, including adjustment of gas tariffs to import parity levels and adoption of legislation establishing an independent anti-corruption court. Russia?s occupation of Crimea in March 2014 and ongoing aggression in eastern Ukraine have hurt economic growth. With the loss of a major portion of Ukraine?s heavy industry in Donbas and ongoing Violence, the economy contracted by 6.6% in 201.4 and by 9.8% in 2015, but. it returned to low growth in in 2016 and 2.017, reaching 2.3% and respectively, as key reforms took hold. Ukraine also redirected trade activity towards the EU following the implementation of a bilateral Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement, displacing Russia as its largest trading partner. A prohibition on commercial trade with separatist-controlled territories in early 2017 has not impacted Ukraine?s key industrial sectors as much as expected, largely because of favorable external conditions. Ukraine returned to international debt markets in September 2017, issuing a $3 billion sovereign bond. Exports: Ferrous and nonfen'ous metals, fuel and petroleum products, chemicals, machinery and transport equipment, and foodstuffs. $36.85 billion (2017 est.) $33.55 billion (2016 est.) Partners: Russia Poland Turkey India Italy China. Germany 4.3% (2017) Imports: Energy, machinery and equipment, chemicals. 0 $44.42 billion (2017 est.) 0 $40.57 billion (2016 est.) Partners: Russia 14.53%, China 11.3%, Germany 11.2%, Poland Belarus US 5.1% (2017) Capital: Kyiv (Kiev) (Note: pronounced KEEYV) Page 3 of 4 OFFICIAL use ONLY May 2029 Executive Branch: Chief of state: Head of Govemment: Cabinet: Election Results: Legislative Branch: Judicial Branch: President Petro Poroshenko (since 7 June 2014) Prime Minister Groysman (since 14 April 2016); First Deputy Prime Minister Stepan KUBIV (since 14 April 2016) '30 {33? 7,1: M. ?:13 :y?u-t 12?. rs. Nominated by the prime minister, approved by the Verkhovna Reds President directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year tenn (eligible for a second term); election last held on 31 March and 21 April 2019 (next to be held in March 2024); prime minister nominated by the president, continued by the Verkhoma Roda. First toned results: percent of vote ZELENSKY (Servant of the People) 30.2%, Petro 15.6%, Yuliya TYMOSHENKO (Fatherland) 13.4%, qu?iy BOYKO (independent) 11.7%, 35 other candidates 29.1%. Second round results: percent of vote - ZELENSKY (Servant of the People) 73.2%, Petro POROSHENKO (BPP) 24.5%. Note - ZELENSKY is to assume of?ce by 3 June 2019. Unicameral Supreme Council or Verkhovna Rada (450 seats; 225 members directly elected in single?seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 225 directly elected in a single nationwide constituency by proportional representation vote; members some 5- .year terms). Next election to be held by October 2019.. Supreme Count of Ukraine or SCU (consists of 113 judges. with the possibility of up to 200, organized into civil, criminal, conunercial. and administrative chambers, and a grand chamber); Constitutional Couit (consists of 18 justices). Page 4 of 4 State Equity State Equity State Equity State Equity State Equity SENATOR RON JOHNSON Senate: since 2011 COMMITTEES: (1163? Congress) Next Election: 2022 Budget Born: April 8, 1955 in . . Mankato, Minnesota 0 Commerce, Soiexnce and Transportation Heme: Oshkosh Salence, Oceans, Fisherles and Weather Education: University of 0 Security Minnesoia: 33- 1977 0 Communications, Technology, (accounting), attended . . innovation and the Internet 1977-1979 (busmess administration) - 0 Manufacturing, Trade and Consumer Profession: Plastics Protection manufacturing company . Foreign Reiations owner; shipping supply 0 Africa and Global Health Policy company machine operatm; accountant 0 East Asia, the Pacific, and international Religion: Lutheran Cybersecurity Policy Family: Wife, Jane 0 Europe and Regional Security Johnson; three children Cooperation (Chairman) is Homeland Security and Governmentoi A?oirs (Chairman) BACKGROUND Johnson used to run an Oshkosh, Wis, plastics manufacturing ?rm and in interviews, or when he questions witnesses before his committee, be frequently says either, ?i come from a business background? or ?i come from a manufacturing background.? Johnson was born in Mankato, Minn, where his father was the treasurer for the Mankato Brewing Company. Before he was a teenager, the family moved to the suburbs of Minneapolis. Johnson iived at home and worked full-time while attending the University of Minnesota. He put his accountiog degree to work while crunching numbers for iosten?s, the suoplier of class rings and other school paraphernalia. His career was boosted by the family of his wife, Jane. Johnson?s father~in~iaw, Howard Curier, co~ founded a food-packaging company in Wisconsin in the 19505. if was acquired by Semis (20., a Minneapoiis packaging business, and Curler became the CEO of Semis in 1978. Johnson moved to Oshkosh, Wis, in 1979 to help launch a plastics manufacturing ?rm with his brother-invlaw early on, Semis was their biggest client. The company, Pacur, now produces plastics used to package medical devices and food, among other things. The company was sold in 3.985, with Johnson staying on as a manager; he bought it back in 1997. Johnson used part of his wealth to finance his 2010 campaign against Feiogold, spending $8.9 million of the campaign?s $15.3 million total. Feingold?s campaign spent $15.5 miliion. Excerpts from 2018 - CQ - Roll Call, inc Ail Rights Reserved. HIGHLIGHTS No previous office. Selected Caucus and Special Organization Memberships: None Updated May 2019 SENATOR RON JOHNSON SPONSORED DOE-RELATED LEGISLATIONS (116th Congress) a 5 Res 27- A resolution calling for a prompt multinational freedom of navigation operation in the Black Sea and urging the cancellation of the Nerd Stream 2 pipeline FACTS Sen. Johnson is a vice?chair of the Senate Ukraine Caucus Sen. Johnson issued a statement in late April 2019 congratulating Volodymr Zelensky on his Victory in the Ukrainian presidential election. ??Congretulations to Zelensky on his victory in Ukraine?s presidential election. 1 look forward to working with him to continue strengthening the relationship between our two nations.? DOE SITES IN None OF INTEREST I Homeland security it Public sector unions ENERGY Wisconsin?s industrial sector, including agriculture and the energyuintensive manufacture of food and beverage pro-ducts, is the state's largest energy?consuming sector. In 2016, industry accounted for 33% of the state?s end~u se energy consumption. 0 Coal is the leading fuel used for electricity generation in Wisconsin. in 2018, coal-fired power plants provided 49% of the state's net generation. I Natural gas-fired power plants fueled 26% of Wisconsin?s electricity generation in 2018, second only to coal, and almost three times more than its sh are a decade earlier. 0 in 2018, 9% of Wisconsin's utility-scale net electricity generation came from renewable energy resources, including hydroelectric power, wind, biomass, and solar. In 2018, Wisconsin ranked seventh in the nation in ethanol production capacity, with facilities able to produce more than a half billion gallons annually, Source: U.S. Energy information Administration, updated April 18, 2019 Updated May 2019 Kurt Volker U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Ambassador Kurt Volker is an American diplomat who served as the U.S. Ambassador to NATO and presently serves as the U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine. Arnb. Volker is a leading expert in U.S. foreign and national security policy with some 30 years of experience in a variety of government, academic, and private sector capacities. Ambassador Volker serves as Executive Director of The McCain Institute for International Leadership, a part of Arizona State University based in Washington, DC. He is also a non?resident Senior Fellow at the Center for Transatlantic Relations at Johns Hopkins University?s School of Advanced International Studies, a Senior Advisor at the Atlantic Council, and a Trustee of IAU College in Aix?en?Provence, France. He is a consultant to international business, a member of the Board of Directors of CG Funds Trust, and had previously served as Managing Director, International, for BGR Group. He has taught Transatlantic Relations at The George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs. In July, 2017, Secretary of State Tillerson appointed Ambassador Volker as U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations. Joseph Pennington Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, US. Embassy in Ukraine Joseph Pennington, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service with the rank of Minister-Counselor, is the Senior Advisor to the Ambassador on U.S. Assistance to Ukraine. He previously served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Iraq in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (2015-18), Director of the Of?ce of Iraq Affairs (2015), and Principal Officer at the U.S. Consulate General in Erbil, in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region (2013-15). For his service in Erbil, Mr. Pennington received the Ryan C. Crocker Award for Outstanding Leadership in Expeditionary Diplomacy. Mr. Pennington served as Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Prague, Czech Republic (2010?13) and held the same position in Yerevan, Armenia (2007?10). He worked as the U.S. Embassy Spokesman in Ankara, Turkey (2002?06), political-economic of?cer in Naples, Italy (2001-02), and headed the U.S. Embassy Branch Office in Mostar, Bosnia- Herzegovina (2000-01). He served as an economic officer at the U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo (1999-2000), and as political?economic officer at the U.S. Consulate in Adana, Turkey (I995- 98), where his work was recognized with the Assistant Secretary?s Award for Exceptional Achievement in the Field of Human Rights and Democracy. Mr. Pennington has also worked in the State Department?s Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs and at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow. OFFICIAL USE ONLY May 2019 (5) Page 1 of 2 OFFICIAL USE ONLY May 2019 (5) a in ?age 2 of 2 (5) (5) OFFICIAL USE ONLY May 2019 (5) Page 1 01?4 OFFICIAL USE ONLY May 2019 (5) ar- Luv-vi w. ?4 4-5: lug-'4' USE ONLY May 20 1 9 (5) 3?11 Page 3 of4 OFFICIAL USE ONLY May 2019 (5) . v. 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Senatorfrom Wisconsin Bzian McCormack, Chi?gfome?? STAFF: None PREVIOUS INTERACTION: You have not previously met with Senator Johnson. . (5) KEY ISSUES. BACKGROUND a? a 3.: *r?f ?2 Era) rune 3-H 3.6.: OFFICEAL USE ONLY March 12-03 2019 (in?: ?31. it" 2: g? BRIEFING PREPARED BY: Cheryl Moss Hangman: BRIEFING REVIEWED BY: Ed McGinnjs, NEE-1 STAFF SEC POC: Hunter Faseler, Special Assistant 1. Talking Points fl\ OFFICIAL USE ONLY March 20, 2019 (5) 5W General Talking Points European Energy Security 0 An energy secure Europe serves as a strong partner for the United States in meeting global challenges. - Russia?s position as a dominant supplier of natural gas to Europe has only deepened since the threat of a gas cut?off in 2014, rising from approximately 30 percent to 43 percent in 2017. The United States is not seeking to eliminate Russian gas or nuclear energy from the market. Russian energy can and should remain part of a diversi?ed energy mix for Europe. a Our priority is helping Europe minimize dependence upon a single supplier. The United States supports a pro~Europe energy security policy based on diversi?cation of fuel types, supply sources (countries of origin), and delivery routes. 0 The same extends to the nuclear power sector, where too many countries continue to rely on nuclear fuel from a single~supplier. The strength of Europe?s Energy Union will depend on the right projects being built. a Transatlantic energy security depends on policy choices that create incentives for real improvement of infrastructure, real increases in diversification, and the production and ef?cient utilization of domestic energy resources and raw materials. a We are working with countries in Central and Southeastern Europe on a very different vision for the region, one in which people are free to chart their own energy futures. European Energy Security and Nord Stream 2 a European energy security over the longer term will depend on policy choices that create incentives for real improvement of infrastructure, real increases in diversi?cation, and the production and ef?cient utilization of domestic energy resources and raw materials. a The United States remains opposed to proposals for Nord Stream 2 and a multi?line Turk Stream to Europe as a continuation of a long-term strategy by Russia to cement and grow its dominance in European energy markets for both geopolitical reasons and State~owned commercial interests. 0 The same extends to the nuclear power sector, where too many countries continue to rely on nuclear fuel from a single-supplier. European dependence on Russian energy supplies has only increased since the invasion of Crimea in 2014, and the threat of another natural gas cut?off looms large. 0 I understand that the EU has significant interest in increasing the presence of US. industry in European energy markets to help drive diversi?cation efforts. The Commission has established a fund for Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) that is aimed at promoting private sector interest. Could you con?rm that such funds are open to the inclusion of non?European industry, such as the US 0 As we discuss opportunities to increase transatlantic cooperation I believe this is a signi?cant potential. 0 US. industry would see progress on this front as an important counter force to the assessed risk levels associated with business engagement, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe. 0 US. industry is unparalleled in many sectors, and energy and construction is among them, and creating an atmosphere in which risk taking is mitigated by the Commission?s support would only help achieve the energy goals. and Nord Stream 2 The United States remains opposed to proposals for Nord Stream 2 and a multi?line Turk Stream to Europe as a continuation of a long-term strategy by Russia to cement and grow its dominance in European energy markets for both geopolitical reasons and State?owned commercial interests. 0 does not represent source diversi?cation. The intent of the project is to end gas transit through Ukraine, which would ultimately lead to the degradation of the Ukrainian gas transit system. That system is the largest, cheapest, and most effective route for Hungary?s gas imports. We should work to preserve it. Transatlantic Energy Cooperation 0 We are working with countries in Central and Southeastern Europe on a very different vision for the region, one in which people are free to chart their own energy futures. We value the European Commission?s support for the Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation as a new forum for cooperation that aligns well with your Energy Union Framework Strategy. 0 I believe the Three Seas Initiative can serve as a transformative platform for engagement on transatlantic energy security. It can be a framework to ?complete Europe? with a north-south corridor in energy, telecommunications and infrastructure. Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation (P-TEC) 0 As you know, I hosted the first P-TEC Ministerial and Investment Forum in Houston on March 14. I was very glad that Ukraine could participate. 0 Participants in the Ministerial were uni?ed on: the necessity to reduce dependence on Russian energy; 0 the need for greater diversi?cation of energy supplies, suppliers, and supply routes; and 0 their willingness to cooperate on achieving greater energy security. 0 Cybersecurity was identi?ed as an especially high priority for cooperation. Interconnection of energy networks was viewed as both a success thus far and an area for continued work. 0 More infrastructure is needed to further distribute energy across countries and regions from the point of import. - We also heard from private ?nanciers that aggregation of infrastructure projects is necessary for reducing risk and attracting ?nancing from the capital markets. 0 Following on the success of this ?rst Ministerial, my Department is planning for working group meetings later in 2019 to execute on substantive work streams. Ukraine (From Zelenskv memo) I am here as the Head of the US. delegation to af?rm that Ukraine remains a close partner of the United States and we are committed to working with you to ensure the long-term energy security of your country. 0 The United States strongly supports Ukraine?s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and continued reform efforts. Energy Sector Reforms - Ukraine has taken notable steps on reform, particularly in the energy sector. We know how dif?cult these measure are in terms of political costs, but it is critical to ensure Ukraine?s prosperity and energy security. It is crucial that you work with the IMF and World Bank on these issues. 0 It is clear that your message of change and reform resonated with the people of Ukraine- (73% cf the popular vote). I would encourage you and your team to capitalize on this enthusiasm and strong desire for change. The- United States and the European Union stands ready to work with you to ensure that change and reform can be implemented. But you must be committed to make the hard choices on corruption and good governance reforms. - The Department of Energy stands ready to work with you and your team to help implement these changes. A more transparent, rules?based, and competitive energy market is essential to Ukraine?s sovereignty and energy security. U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Energy Dialogue 0 In November 2018, I launched the U.S.~Ukraine Strategic Energy Dialogue you?re your predecessor, President Poroshenko to cooperate on many of the energy issues facing Ukraine. 0 We believe that the Dialogue would be a useful format for the Department of Energy to engage with your government at the highest level, to develop an engagement plan to move ahead with reforms, and to encourage more foreign direct investment into Ukraine. 0 We hope that we can continue to this Dialogue under your leadership. The Deputy Secretary will lead this Dialogue from the U.S. side. 0 I would ask you to nominate a co?chair from your side to begin this critical work. DOE Engagement (Critical Energy Issues) 0 There are several critical issues which I believe your administration should address in the next coming weeks. 0 It is essential that Ukraine demonstrate commitment to the norms of the Third Energy Package in order to demonstrate to the EU that Ukraine is a reliable energy partner. a I encourage Ukraine to proceed with the unbundling of Naftogaz?s gas transmission system. This is necessary for Ukraine?s commitment to European energy norms. The dispute over unbundling is wasting critical time and weakening Ukraine?s position in gas transit negotiations with Gazprom. We urge you to ensure Ukraine unbundles on time, and creates a new TSO that will be certifiable by the EU. It is equally crucial that the unbundling plan does not increase avenues for corruption and undue in?uence from any group Ukraine has been tremendously blessed with reserves of natural gas. I know that US. oil and gas companies are very interested in bringing expertise and know-how, but they remain wary of the investment climate. But they are looking for signals that your government is committed to continuing critical reforms. We welcome Ukraine?s efforts to increase gas production, including through oil and gas exploration production sharing agreement and license auctions. We urge Ukraine to ensure the tendering process is transparent and competitive, and in line with the recommendations of the business community. Diversifying your nuclear fuel supply away from Russia is extremely important for Ukraine?s energy security. Westinghouse fuel supplies reduce Russian leverage over Ukraine. Preparations for Winter Heating Season The European Commission has expressed concerns about preparations that are currently underway to prepare for the Winter heating season. Without a contract in place between Gazprorn and Naftogaz, there is a potential for a winter gas shortage for Ukraine, unless the country begins to purchase and store gas now for the coming winter. We urge that the government facilitate Naftogaz?s access to funding for these purchases. It is critical that the government of Ukraine takes immediate actions to prepare for the upcoming winter season, . i The Department of Energy has been engaged with senior management of Naftogaz on this issue and is prepared to provide critical support to assist Ukraine on this issue, as we did in the 2014-2015 winter season. U.S. LNG Exports 0 The U.S. Government has authorized 23 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d) (235 bcm/a) of natural gas for export. U.S. liquefaction capacity continues to expand, with three facilities already operational and three more new U.S. projects coming online by the end of 2019 increasing total US. liquefaction capacity to approximately 11 bcf/d (112 bcm/a). 0 One additional project, Golden Pass LNG in Texas, recently announced its ?nal investment decision (FID) and has begun construction. 0 Four additional projects have been approved by both the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the US. Department of Energy (DOE) that represent a combined additional LNG export capacity of 7.6 Bcf/d (80 born/a). ?9 Finally, there are ten additional projects (and several terminal expansions) awaiting ?nal action by FERC and DOE. Clearly, as new US. LNG export terminals come on line, US. exports will become even more attractive and cost competitive in the European gas market. a Europe will bene?t from these supplies. The EU emerged as the number one import destination for US. LNG exports in the fourth quarter of 201 8 amid weakened prices in Asia markets. We are seeing the continuation of that into this year. 0 This disproves the that LNG cannot compete with cheap pipeline gas. The fact is that prices will only come down as more companies enter and compete in the marketplace. We are also seeing countries like Poland reject Russian supplies altogether because they see that dependence as a real threat to their national security and freedom. 0 I look forward to joining you for the U.S.-EU Energy Council High Level Business to Business Event. This represents a key deliverable in follow-up to President uncker?s commitment to President Trump in July 2018. The goal is to facilitate the expansion of largenscale U.S. LNG export supplies to Europe. 0 I look forward to working together to achieve this goal, for our mutual bene?t.