On 16 September 2015 the Presidentof Ukraine disclosed a list of persons falling under special economic and otherrestrictive measures (sanctions), adopted by the National Security and DefenceCouncil of Ukraine*. The list of persons includes both individuals and legalentities.

The special sanctions are established for the term of 1 (one) year. The type ofsanctions depend on the specific person and may include, prohibition to enterinto Ukraine, blocking of assets, restriction of trade transactions, etc.

We will continue to monitor the situation and keep you updated on the issue.

* Decree ofthe President No. 549/2015 dated 16 September 2015.

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Camiel van der Meij
,Partner & TLS Leader, camiel.van.der.meij@ua.pwc.com
Andrey Pronchenko,Legal Director, Tax and Legal Services, andrey.pronchenko@ua.pwc.com
Alexey Katasonov,Senior Attorney, Legal Services, alexey.katasonov@ua.pwc.com