Related Documents - CREW: Department of State: Regarding International Assistance Offers After Hurricane Katrina: Ukraine Assistance

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DEVELOPMENTS
1) Russian offer of bandages: OFDA has issued control # 09-10-M028. USAID/OFDA Logistics working with PM to
secure diplomatic flight clearance for Russian aircraft carrying bandage donation (ref: STATE 167121).
2) Luxembourg: DCM Dan Piccuta reports Luxembourg offer of 1000 camp beds,and 2000 blankets, formally accepted
by STATE 166971, will be shipped on Wed 9/14 to Huntsville via Cargolux as coordinated with USAID/OFDA and
NATO logistics. No action necessary.
OUTSTANDING ISSUES
1) Ukraine: Embassy Kiev (Malgorzata Bula-Duane) should clarify amount of cash donation from Ukraine.
2) Swiss offer of assistance: FEMA and TF apparently approved some items w/o the knowledge of OFDA. The original
list of approved items has now changed. As a result, OFDA has removed themselves from the approval process (see
email from Tony Stitt 9:02PM 9/12). FEMA and TF must collaborate to confirm commodities.
1) Need to find closure on comfort kits. For example, are there any medicines in the kit, is the writing in English
(if not. must be translated) and are the items easily identified? Desk confirmed that there are no food items,
but did not get info on other aspects. Desk should clarify. See OFDA specifications for kit contents.
2) Obtain CMS, OFDA and FEMA agreement on what to accept - circumstances have changed since last
agreement on 9/8. Current OFDA "green light" matrix shows "plastic sheets, bedding and comfort kits (no
food)." OFDA OPS thought that agreement covered tarps, not plastic sheeting (Swiss offered both). Do we need
tarps over plastic sheeting? Should we accept the tents too?
See below. for draft acceptance cable language.
Other offers: pumps and appox. 100 people to operate them - FEMA said "yes" to offer, but it is outstanding, no
action; forensic experts - this is on "standby."
3) Georgia offer of $50,000: This morning Desk Officer will draft dip note to accept their offer.
Georgian embassy wants to hand-deliver a dip note and check today (Govt declined to give to Red Cross, or to a wire
transfer to RC or USG). Desk Officer will draft a dip note accepting the offer, and will confirm with RM that check
can be written to "U.S. Department of State."
4) Greek offers of ships: Today need to confirm with FEMA that cruise ship no longer needed (also, tum back cargo
ship which USG has not accepted).
Offer and acceptance of cruise ship - Greek govt waiting on word of waivers of mooring fees, taxes before
sending ship. No need for ship (apparently two other ships are already available, and have been found to be
unattractive options). There's another offer outstanding from the Greek govt - a cargo ship - no USG
acceptance, yet it appears ship departed for U.S. on/around 9/8. . ,
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
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REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA UN CLASSIFIED
DATE/CASE 10: 13 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
Draft Language for Swiss acceptance cable:
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Norman, Alain G RELEASED IN PART
From: Norman, Alain G(Main State) Bl,1.4(D)
Sent: Wednesday, September 21. 2005 5:42 PM
To: Kane, Eileen H; Katrina Working Group
Subject: RE: Cash Donation Matrix 9/21
EUR, here.
On Macedonia, the desk was asked earlier today to check with our Embassy there to see if the Macedonians really meant
to provide a flnanclal donation. (Skopje 1098 somewhat ambiguously states, in pertinent part, "[Macedonia offered]
humanitarian assistance worth one million dollars {...] two-thirds of the assistance to be in the form of goods and
suppfiesl.]")
Hope to receive clarification by tomorrow'.

Alain
CLASSIFIED BY DEPT. OF STATE, L. R. LOHMAN, DAS, AJISS
From: Kane, Eileen H(IIP{TfGIC) REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINJA
Sent: Wednesday, September 21,20055:30 PM CLASSIFICATION: CONFIDENTIAL REASON: 1.4(0)
To: Katrina Working Group DECLASSIFY AFTER: 20 SEP 2015
Subject: Cash Donation Matrix 9/21 DATE/CASE In: 29 JAN 2007 200503991
, Dear Working Group Members:
Changes to today's matrix:
-We have added r 1

but are not including it in the main total. m
We have added tte $400,000,000 of monetized oil from Kuwait. '
-Trinidad and Tobago has dropped off since the donation is headed to NGOs and Bush Clinton Fund.
-RM has added a 4th column which shows payments received. .
I still need some of the following questions answered. Please go to the desks for help:
AF:
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Cameroon: showing different amounts on two matrices $450,000 or $380,000. Which please? , ,
Uganda donation: only on executive summary matrix, not on main matrix. Please confirm offer and amount.
EAP:
Japan: Please confirm total cash donation from GOJ. I have conflicting numbers and it is not clear which is cash and
which is in-kind. .
WHA:
. Dominican Republic: Main matrix indicates $50,000 is for Red Cross. Please confirm.
NEA:
Yemen: Main matrix shows $100,000 is for the Red Cross. Please confirm.
EUR:
Macedonia: do we have the actual cash amount committed vs. estimate?
RM: please update cash collected column.
Thank you all.

Eileen
IIP-ECA
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Hart, Geneva R Bl, 1.4(D)
From: Goldberg, Robert X (EAP/eM)
Sent: . Monday, November 14, 2005 9:53 AM
To: Atkinson, David R
Subject: RE: Summary of Foreign Offers Accepted or Plan to Accept 11-10-05. doc.doc
Fine for China and Mongolia
From: Atkinson, David R

sent: Monday, November 14, 20059:47 AM
. To: EAP-DIRECTORS-AND-DEPUTY-DIRECTORS-DL
Subject: FW: Summary of Foreign Offers Accepted or Plan to Accept 11-10-05. doc.doc
Attached please find a summary of all Hurricane Katrina contributions. Please check carefully for your countries to ensure they
are accurate, as the Working Group information has in many cases lagged. This information is being submitted to the GAO as
part of their audit. Thanks.
David Atkinson
Global Affairs Officer
. Office of Regional Security Policy
Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
(202) 647-2031 (office)
(202) 647-0076 (fax)
From: Mccarthy, Deborah A(WHA/FO)

sent: Thursday, November 10, 20052:54 PM
To: Katrina Working Group
Subject: Summary of Foreign Offers Accepted or Plan to Accept 11-10-05. doc.doc
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CLASSIFIED BY DEPT. OF STATE, L. R. LOHMAN, DAS, AfISS
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
CLASSIFICATION: CONFIDENTIAL REASON: 1.4(D)
DECLASSIFY AFTER: 13 NOV 2015
DATE/CASE ID: 29 JAN 2007 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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Alan:
• Three other shift reports were saved in the same folder as this document (see path
listed above). They are worth reading. '
• Acceptance cables were prepared for the Ukraine, and Spain. These are still
being processed at the close ofthe Task Force. (Note: The earlier outstanding
question about the Ukraine flight manifests was resolved at the end of the TF.)
• The Response Cable for Andorra has been cleared, but has not been sent per the
director (all declines of offers are being held). Hard copies set aside for you.
• Greece: Becaues of the political sensitivity of the private offer of cruise ship
decline, we are not responding pending Director's approval. Cable declining
GOG cruise ship in draft (see below). (Note: DoS Greek Desk Officer (Joe
Parente x7-6976) called to convey September 15 one greek cruise ship from the
private source on offer with Greek Gov't passing the offer on to us. Owner is
"appalled" by decision to decline offer and reportedly may offer to Governor of
Mississippi directly and make this known to Fox News. According to shipping
agent, the ship left port September 14 with destination not provided.)
• Georgia: The Secretary thanked the Georgia Government for their SDK in funds
given on September 12. The desk drafted a thank you cable. This is currently in
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DATE/CASE In: 24 AUG 2006 200503991
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EAORCC ExECUTIVE SUMMARY RELEASED IN FULL
REGARDING
NATO SUPPORT TO THE UNITED STATES
26 September 2005 09:00
(NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN BOLD)
• So far, twenty-three EAPC nations, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Canada,

Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, Georgia, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovak Republic, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia 1, Turkey
and Ukraine have communicated their offered assistance to the EADRCC;
• Twelve EAPC nations (Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany,
Hungary, Ireland, Lithuania. Luxembourg, Portugal, Slovenia and United
Kingdom) have informed the EADRCC about their offers of assistance
through the EU.
• The EADRCC has learnt from the U.S. authorities that the following four
EAPC countries have also offered assistance: Afbania. Armenia, Iceland and
Kazakhstan.
• Altogether 39 EAPC nations have offered assistance to the US; offers from 11
EAPC nations (Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Greece.
Luxembourg, Norway, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia and Ukraine)
were accepted by US authorities, including the donation of air-lift by Ukraine;
9 of the 11 nations made use of the NATO air-bridge, 1·nation (Luxembourg)
decided to have their donation transported commercially.
• On Saturday; 10 September 05,the-l:JSDelegation at NATO informed-about a
decision of the US State Department to accept offers from 7 countries The
items accepted include urgently needed blankets, camp beds. tents, first aid
kits alld liquid soap.
• SHAPE J4 has deployed a liaison officer to the EADRCC until 21 September
05.- --
• NATO/EADRCC - EU coordination has been established through the
EADRCC liaison officer in Washington D.C. and through the UK Delegation at
NATO on behalf of the UK EU Presidency.
• The first NATO cargo airplane has reached Little Rock, Arkansas on Monday,
12 September 2005, at 20:30 UTC with 12 tons of relief items from the Czech
ReRublic.
• on Monday~12 September-2065~-the-US Delegation to NATCffnformedthe- -
EADRCC about acceptance of offers from Austria and Finland.
• On Saturday, 17 September 2005, the"US authorities informed the EADRCC
about acceptance of parts of the offers tram Greece. Also the offer from
Ukraine of an AN-124 strategic transport airplane has been accepted.
• US authorities have informed the EADRCC that they wish to have relief items
that have been donated by Allied and Partner nations to be delivered ~hrough
I Turkey recognises the Republic of Macedonia with its constitutional name
NATO/EAPC UNCLASSIFIED
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1
DATE/CASE In: 30 AUG 2006 200503991
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, . .
the NATO air-bridge by 23 September 05 to Little Rock, Arkansas. As of
Wednesday. 21 September 05 this deadline is no longer being
interpreted as a cut-off date for NATO/EADRCC support to the U.S.
•
Joint Command Lisbon, which is in charge of the coordinating NRF
transportation assets (maritime and tactical air), had dispatched a liaison
officer to the EADRCC from Monday, 12 September till Sunday, 18
September 2005.
• JC Lisbon has one RO-RO ship on 5 days notice (Capacity 1750 lane
meters). As of now, none of the relief items accepted by the US requires
sealift. .
• JC Lisbon has fifteen NRF tactical transport aircraft (6 French C.-130, 2 Italian
C-130, 2 German C-160, 4 UK C-130 and 1 Greek C-130).
• SHAPE has decided to concentrate US accepted donations in Ramstein AB,
Germany, which will serve as a strategic air hub for onward transportation.
Donating countries thatare closest to Ramstein have been requested to
move their donations by road to Ramstein with their own resources (Austria,
Finland and Slovak Republic). Other countries such as Czech Republic,
Denmark, Greece, Norway and Romania have been offered NRF tactical
airlift to move relief goods to Ramstein. All cargo consolidation from European
donating nations has been completed on 19 September 05. Turkey allocated
two C-130 aircraft to NATO in the context of strategic transportation to USA
• A second dedicated NATO cargo flight has departed Thursday, 15 September
05 with cargo (Austrian and Slovakian donations) from Ramstein to Little
Rock, Arkansas.
• The third (B707) and fourth (Canadian A310) dedicated NA-"fe-cargo-f1ights
have left Ramstein on Saturday, 17 September 05, to carry Finish,
Norwegian, Slovak and Slovenian donations to the US.
• The fifth cargo flight (8-707) took place c.n 19 September-05-with ·8 tons of
donations from Finland.
• The sixth cargo flight (Ukrainian AN-124) left Ramstein on 20 September 05 .
with 62 tons of donations from Czech Republic, Denmark, Greece and
Romania. .
• The seventh cargo flight took oft'for Little Rock AFB on 21 September 05 with
18 tons of Czech Republic donations.
. • Two (2) NATO cargo flights (26 tons) took place on 23 September 05.
-- --~-------- •..-EADRCC-SitRep-No-14_has.been_wasjssued_on Erlday,_23_September _
. 2005. . .
• SHAPE AMCC has informed that after Friday's missions a 20-pallet
backlog still exists with 35,6 tons of cargo. Further NATO flights (8 707)
are now scheduled to take place on 27, 29 and 30 SEP 05.
• US Authorities have requested to deploy again a NATO/EADRCC liaison
officer to Washington D.C. to coordinate, as necessary, movement of
donated goods from Ramstein to Little Rock. The liaison officer will
assume his functions in Washington D.C. on 29 September 05.
• EADRCC is monitoring consequences of Hurricane RITA
NATO/EAPC UNCLASSIFIED
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From: eMS TaskForce1 F
Sent: Monday. September 12. 2005 5:46 PM
To: Norman, Alain G(Main State)
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: EUR End of Shift Report: Sept 12 Shift One - 1500
From: CMS TaskForcelF

sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 2:53 PM
To: CMS TaskForce1D·DepCoordlnator
ce TaskForce-l; TaskForce-l
Subject: EUR End of Shift: Report: Sept 12 Shift: One • 1500
Colin Furst
EUR Action Officer
September 12
0700-1500
0830 Embassy Dublin asked for information concerning guidance for Sept. 16 National Day of Prayer and Remembrance.
Embassy Harare asking as well. TF contacted A Bureau and DG's office and neither were aware of plans for the event.
0850 FEMA requested that France recall Its salvage tugboat (already en route) due to the improving situation in New
Orleans. TF contacted desks to contact Embassy Paris with this info.
0950 Northcom reported that after being delayed by a lack of oil, a Volga-Dnieper Airlines (Ukrainian) flight with pumps
provided by Netherlands had taken off from Gander and was expected to land in New Orleans at 1344CDT. .
1030 Embassy of the Netherlands called to report that after coordinating with local officials in Biloxi. Mississippi. the frigate
Van Amstel would depart at 1800 this evening. its job completed.
1100 Embassy Budapest reported the GOH offered 5 forensic experts.
1300 ALDAC on Ambassador Sullivan's reports sent for clearance .
. 1400 Embassy Kiev (via Desk) asked for info on which priority items the USG would accept from Ukraine. Desk Indicated
there are discrepancies between items Ukraine has offered and what is reflected in the TF's matrix. Flagged this for
Logger.
1430 Luxembourg Desk Officer Richard Reiter will be in touch with Embassy to tell them not to place tires or clothes on the
list (per STATE 166971). He will update TF via email.

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. REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
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Hurricane Katrina TF-l Press Guidance
Thursday, September 15, 2005
NATO Relief Flights
Key Points
• NATO and Russian international relief flights are scheduled to arrive at Little Rock'
Air Force Base every other day from 15-23 September.
• A Russian TIyushin D-76 cargo plan is scheduled to arrive at 1400 with 16 tons of
bandages and a NATO Boeing 707 will arrive at Little Rock 2100Z to deliver relief
~k .
• NATO coordinated reliefsupplies are being sent to Ramstein Air Force Base,
Germany for delivery to the United States.
• The total capacity of a B-707 is 61.2 tons and the capacity for the I1-76 is 30 tons.
Schedule ofRernainirig Flights
IS-September: NATO-707 (should arrive later today)

17-September: NATO-707
17-September: Canadian Airbus 310 (on behalf ofNATO)
19-5eptember: NATO-707·
20-September: Ukrainian AN124 (on behalfof NATO)
21-September: NATO-707 (if necessary)
23-September: NATO-707 (if necessary)

DATE/CASE ID: 27 SEP 2006 200503991 UNC~ASSIFIED
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Oliva, Amber M
From: CMS TaskForce1 F
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005~1;Z{$?t:AM RELEASED IN FULL
To: Cleary, Colin M(Moscow) ..,;;--"';Li'!;;;:,- . ,,(t';:;----
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SUbJect: FW: September 12: EUR End of Shift Report, 1500-23.00
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>Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 11:00 PM
>To: TaskForce-1
>Cc: CMS TaskForce1- LogA; TaskForce-1
>Subject: September 12: EUR End of Shift Report, 1500-2300
>
>Scott Brandon
>EUR TF rep
>
>1530 Ukraine -clarification of offer. ACTION: request sent to Embassy
>Kiev to confirm offer of $200,000 to be drawn from to procure supplies vice $2,000,000
cash donation. (See emails sent to Malgorzata Bula-Duane, found on unclass side.)
Waiting on answer. from post. Check with Desk Officer (Darren Hutman).
>
>1615 Swiss offer of assistance. FEMA apparently has approved some items, but there's some
discrepancy about what OFDA approved wi FEMA and CMS. ACTION:
>
>1) Need to find closure on comfort kits. For example, are there any medicines in the
kit, is the writing in English or are the items easily identified? We confirmed with Desk
that there are no food items, but did not get info on other aspects. Need to go back to
the Desk.
>
>2) Obtain CMS, OFDA and FEMA agreement on what to accept - circumstances have changed
since last agreement on 9/8. Current OFDA "green light" matrix shows "plastic sheets,'
bedding and comfort kits (no food)." OFDA OPS thought that agreement covered tarps, not
plastic sheeting (Swiss offered both). Do we need tarps over plastic sheeting? Should we
accept the tents too?
>
>See below for draft acceptance cable language.
>
>Other offers: pumps and appox. 100 people to operat-e them - FEMA said "yes" to offer, but
it is outstanding, no action; forensic experts - this is on "standby."
>
>1642 Georgia offer of $50,000. ACTION: Tomorrow morning Desk Officer will draft dip note
to accept their offer.
>Georgian embassy wants to hand-deliver a dip note and check tomorrow (Govt declined to
give to Red Cross, or to a wire transfer to RC or USG). Desk Officer (Erin Anna) will
draft a dip note accepting the offer, and will confirm with RM that check can be written
to "U.S. Department of State" (RM said yes, EUR said no) .
>
>1650 German Ambassador's visit to New Orleans. NO ACTION.
>GER Ambassador contacted Senator Frist's office about getting permissiont to travel to
N.O, A staffer passed an inquiry to State. Guidance on travel was in clearance, but
German Ambassador had already traveled to region.
>
>1710 France - info on $lM private donation. NO ACTION.
>The Executive Summary contained a reference to a $1M private donation - removed as ES
only reflects govt offers. Not found in matrix. France Desk Officer had no knowledge of
the donation. Informed TF3.
>
>1730 Russia offer of bandages. NO ACTION.
>Flight schedUled for Sept. 13. Inquiry from PM Action Team about status.
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>OFDA transport summary - movement count 34 - (marked as blankets, should say bandages) -
marked as APPROVED, but OFDA has not issued a control number.
>
>1815 Greek offers of ships. ACTION: On Sept. 13 need to confirm with FEMA that cruise
ship no longer needed (also, turn back cargo ship which USG has not accepted).
>Offer and acceptance of cruise ship - Greek govt waiting on word of waivers of mooring
fee-s,-taxesoefore -s-endirigslfip~--N6-need-for snip(apparentlyEwo oEller snips are alreaay-----
available, and have been found to be unattractive options). There's another offer
outstanding fro~ the Greek govt - a cargo ship - no USG acceptance, yet it appears ship
departed for U.S. on/around 9/8.
>
>1830 European Commission condolence letter. NO ACTION.
>ERA received tasker for response to EC.condolence letter. ERA has no record of such a
letter (question whether the tasker should be a response to letter from president of
European Parliamerit to POTOS): ERA contact: John G. Robinson.
>
>2015 ALDAC of Ambassador Sullivan's remarks handed to SWO. NO ACTION
>
>
>
>Draft Language for Swiss acceptance cable:
>
>REFS: A) STATE 163461
>
>1. (SBU) This is an action request -- see paras 2 and 4.
>
>2. (SBU) This cable contains the official USG reaction to Swiss Government assistance
offers for Hurricane Katrina. Embassy Berne should deliver the points in para 4 at the
highest appropriate level on Tuesday, September 13.
>
>3. '(SBU) Background: OFDA informs State that some of the proposed items previously
accepted (ref) are no longer needed. We are prepared to accept the plastic sheeting,
bedding and comfort kits. The tents, tarps and crutches are simply not needed at this
time. The .comfort kits have been accepted with the understanding that they contia Ln-.no
food items
>
>4. (SBU) Begin points:
>
>-- The U.S. Government is grateful for the generous offer of assistance,from the
Government of Switzerland in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
>
>-- The situation on the ground is dynamic, and the U.S. Government emergency response
authorities continue to determine what is required most urgently to meet the immediate
needs of those suffering from the hurricane's impact.
>
>-- We very much appreciate your offer of supplies.
>
>-- An analysis of our specific needs indicates that the plastic sheeting, bedding and
comfort kits would be very useful to us. However, we do not currently have a need for
additional tents, tarps and crutches.
>
>-- We repeat our gratitude for the prompt and kind offer and delivery of humanitarian
supplies already sent~
>
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Falls, Eric G
From: eMS TaskForce1F(S/ES-OrrF)

Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 3:06 PM
To: falls. Eric G
Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: TF1 Shift Report - EUR Rep - 9-15-05 - 0700-1500
Eric FaJls - EURIUBI

Sept 15,2005
7:00 - 13:00
EUR Activity Log

Savedas: I:\TFl\Docs\TFl Shift Report - EUR Rep - 9-15-05 - 0700-1500.doc
To My Successor:
• Leadership wantsto move as many cables as possible

• Suggest you change signature line for emails on bothdas& unclas ttools.options, mail format, -
signature)
Greece: Post researching private offer of cruise ship. Cable declining GOG cruise ship in draft (see below)
and needs L clarification on status of ships - are the ships underway? Note emails on clas system-
embassy Athens has trouble receiving some unclas email.
USNATO: (1) For email to NATOIEADRCC, or any NATO-airlift related items, please copy John
Cockrell, Jeff Oppenheim at USNATO. (2) USNATO doesn't support State I OFDA airlift request from
governments (heard Department may ask for help on airlift). EADRCC, a NATO body, is on top of
situation and coordinating airlift.
Lithuania: Scott Woodard, Embassy Vilnius, has two questions: (1) accept or reject offer of 8k MREs? (2)
EU Mechanism list credits Lithuania with offering MREs plus medical supplies - where did offer come
from? In answer, please cc: Nancy Cohen, Thomas P. Kelly.
Turkey, Georgia, Russia: See previous activity log for pending items.
Review matrix on "total declines." Review EUR countries after Greece to confirm they should be on the
list.
Ukraine: See 13:05 email from post, and 14:38 resonse. Post wants us to accept 9 tons of supplies as well as
plane. Task force is asking for details on supplies to share with FEMA to encourage accepting some
materials.
Please send 15:30 sitrep to Alain Norman
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SUbject: RE: URGENT: Please Confirm Whether 8 tons of the Ukrainian Red Cross Supplies Have
Been Accepted .
Dear Margaret: The offer of the donated supplies from the GOU is very generous. State
Department's cable 172061 states accepts the AN 124 aircraft.. We understand the political
sensitivities and all parties (Sate/FEMA/USAID) are willing to work together however it is
critical to the mission the AN 124 flight is not delayed. The GOU has been extremely
generous in their donation of the AN 124, we know this is very expensive and are
appreciative. PIs convey our gratitude.
Best. Regards,
Carol Chan
Response Manager
USAID
From: Bula-Duane, Malgorzata [mailto:Bula-DuaneM@state.gov]

Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2005 2:23 AM
To: Katrina Working Group; OFDALogistics; rmtkatrina_lo1
Cc: Herbst, John E; Gwaltney, Sheila S; Kramer, Douglas R; Schutte, John P; Cross, Mary H;
Ramlall, Juliet M; Carlson, Aubrey, A·;:,"Kent·,· George P·. CMS TaskForce1F; Hultman, Darren W;
Cockrell-, John D; Oppenheim,"JeffreYiT';', EUR-UMB-DL;
SubJect: URGENT: upplies Have

Been Accepted
Importance: High
Dear Pat (and Katrina Working Group),
The EADRCC and Antonov have been working since last Friday on making all necessary
arrangements for the NATO airlift by the Ukrainian plane AN 124 from Ramstein AFB to ~
Little Rock AFB on September 20.
In State 172061 (Action Request) of September 17, the Ukrainian offer of ap AN 124 for the
above NATO a.i r Li ft; free of charge was officially accepted. The post will deliver the
demarche on Monday, September 19, as requested .
. So, with 'respect to the use of the Ukrainian AN 124 for NATO airlift from Ramstein
everything is moving ahead fine.
QUESTION:
The clarification I need is not/not regarding the above airlift, but about 8 tons of
supplies from the Ukrainian Red Cross:
As you will see from the e-mail traffic below, we have been urging OFDA/FEMA to also
accept a sYmbolic aid of 8 tons of supplies (listed below) from the Ukrainian Red Cross.
On Friday, S~ptember 16, I '.' SHAPE / AMCC told ~e by phone that he had
10f
heard that this offer has been accepted. However, up to date, I' have not received any
response from OFDA/FEMA to my request below and neither ref tel nor any other TFUS01Status
Report cable includes any reference to it.
LJNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

REVIEW ALJTHORITV: FRANK TLJMMINIA
DATE/CASE JD: 09 NOV 2006 200503991
lTNCLASSIFIED
UNCIASSTFTED
From my conversations with SHAPE/AMCC, I uncterstandthat a small plane coordinated through
NATO, as part of NATO Katrina ope r at.Lons , could come to Ukraine to pick up these 8 tons of
supplies in the beginning of this week and deliver than to Ramstein AFB from which they
would be sent to the U.S. later in the week. Rafael Rubio, JHQ Lisbon LNO at the EADRCC
in Brussels is working on it. He called me yesterday (on Saturday) to ask if we have
already received an official acceptance for these supplies -- which we have not.
EADRCC in Brussels cannot make any arrangements for this airlift UNLESS and UNTIL these 8
tons of the Ukrainian Red Cross supplies are OFFICIALLY (in writing) accepted.
*** Please confirm by return e-mail to the working group or via a front channel cable
whether 8 tons of the Ukrainian Red Cross supplies (listed below in' red) are accepted.***
As soon as I hear from you, I will start arranging transporting of these Red Cross
supplies with the coordinator of the Ukrainian Katrina Assistance Serhiy Polishchuk, the
Ukrainian Red Cross and EADRCC Brussels.
Thank you very much for your prompt response.
Best regards,
Margaret
Malgorzata (Margaret)" Bula-Duane

Economic Officer
U.S. Embassy Kiev
Work: +38-044-490-4514
Fax: +38-044-490-4277
e-mail: bula-duanem®state.gov
-----Original Message-----
From: Bula-Duane, Malgorzata
Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 8:37 AM
", ,,', To: CMS TaskForcelFi Hultman" Darren Wi" Cockre:l:l; :>JqhnJPi::·Oppenheim, Jeffrey Ti EUR-
UMB-DL '\' "f,t' r,;,' '~. 'i,:;(' .. ,"
'Cc: TaskForce-I; Herbst, John E; Gwaltney, Sheila S;" Kramer, Douglas R; Schutte,
John P; Cross, Mary H; Ramlall, Juliet M; Carlson, AubreY.A; Kemt, George P; Bula-Duane,
Malgorzata
Subject: URGENT: Correction: Description of 8 tons from Ukrainian Red Cross
Importance: High
Correction:
What we urge OFDA/FEMA to accept is not/not the original offer of 80 tons of

supplies procured by the GOU for $200,000 (reflected in the TF matrix). This offer was
rejected by FEMA and is now off the table. In lieu of it, the GOU yesterday agreed to
USG's request and will provide an AN 124 for NATO alrlift from Ramstain AFB at the GOU
cost.
What we urge OFDA/FEMA to accept is a symbolic and a much smaller offer of

humanitarian aid items (8 tons, NOT 80, with a value of $10,000) coming from/the Ukrainian
Red Cross (not; the GOU) for donations received from regular Ukrainian people', often very
poor, who still wanted to help suffering Americans. As I mentioned in my e-mail below,
the GOU view this ,small but symbolic donation as a help from "people to people", from poor
Ukrainians to now impoverished Americans.
Here is the list of supplies (compiled pursuant to the American Cross guidance),
which I sent to the Task Force-l and the working group yesterday bye-mail:
Bed Sheet 99
Pillow Slip 110
pillow 50
Blanket 300
2
UNCLASSIFIED
lJNCLASSIFIED
Detergent 4,000 packs
Tooth Paste 2,580 packs
Soap 5,000
Bandage 4 boxes
Total weight about 8 tons for approximate value of $10,000
It will be hard to understand for the Ukrainian officials accompanying AN 124 to

Ramstain AFB and then to Little Rock AFB (and being aware of what is loaded on. the plane)
why the USG is taking 90 tons of Slovak, Rumanian, and other Eastern European countries
supplies from Ramstain AFB, while rejecting 10 tons of same or similar aid items from the
Ukrainian people.
Thank you for bringing this issued to OFDA/FEMA's attention and for their
consideration.
We look forward to receiving OFDA/FEMA answer.
Best regards,
Margaret
Malgorzata (Margaret) Bula-Duane

Economic Officer
U.S. Embassy Kiev
Work: +38-044-490-4514
Fax: +38-044-490-4277
e-mail: bula-duanem@state.gov
From: CMS TaskForce1F
To: Bula-Duane, Malgorzata; Hultman( Darren Wi Cockrell( JohnDi Oppenheim (
Jeffrey Ti EUR-UMB-DL
Cc: TaskForce':'1
Subject: Ukraine: request description of 8 tons from UKR Red cross
State has asked OFDA / FEMA to consider taking these supplies. The TF matrix
here indicates the contribution may consist of: $200,000 to procure supplies to include:
40 Tents (for 20 people), 20,000 MRE's, 2,000 Blankets half-woolen, 4,000 Bed Sheet, 2,000
Pillow, 2,000, pillow Slip, 5,000 kg Cleaning Detergent, 2,000 pair Crutches, 30,000
Bandage packs. Can desk / post verify?
OFDA/FEMA says the tents would be most useful.
The Secretary is very aware of the political issues of how we accept

assistance. We are urging OFDA/FEMA to say yes.
Respectfully Yours,
Eric Falls (0700-1500, 9/15)
EUR Representative
3
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Task-Force 1
UNCLASSIFIED
PLEASE SLUG RESPONSES TO EUR REP.
* 'It 'It TASK-FORCE 1 - HURRIC~E KATRINA - TASK-FORCE 1 'It'lt'II
-----OriginaIMessage-----
Sent: Thursday, se:tember 15 2005 1:04 PM
To: I ; I
CMS TaskForce1F; TaskForce-1 B6
Cc: Oppenhe~m, Jef rey T; Mc ~nnis, Joseph S; Seldowitz, Stuart M;
Hultman, Darren W; Kramer, Douglas R; Ramlall, Juliet M; Carlson, Aubrey A; Kent, George I
P; Gwaltney, Sheila S; Herbst, John E; Koenig, John M; Cross, Mary H; Carlson, MaryKay L;
Gardner, Gregory N; Stegniy, Svetlana S; Byers, Terri A; Wolf, Benedict; EUR-UMB-DL;
Rogers, Bruce D; Baez, Alejandro X; Cockrell, John D;J I
Subject: Update on NATO Airlift by KxaIIIlall t"Iaue
Importance: High
John,
Pursuant to our telephone conversations, I conveyed to Polishchyk, the

Ukrainian Katrina Aid Coordinator, the following information:
1. Routing:
There is no change in the routing as earlier contemplated. The routing

is still Kiev--Ramstein AFB--Little Rock AFB,,' with C3. pq§l~~bl~.,re.fueling in Canada.
,': ;; , ·,,1."\':.:. .,'
2. Loading:
U.S. military will load and unload the plane using the military aircraft
pallets.
TO BE CONFIRMED BY UKRAINIANS: I confirm td you tomorrow mornirig

whether such military aircraft pallets can be used for AN 124. Vadym Robokovsky who will
be accompanying the plane en route thought they do because AN 124 was originally designed
for the Russian military. He wiLl. double check with Antonov tomorrow.
3. Timing:
Monday, September 19 would probably be the earliest date for the

Ukrainian side. If an earlier delivery is need and if Polishchuk receives money from the
GOU tomorrow to pay Antonov for the use of AN 124, it is possible to that the airlift
could happen over the weekend.
The actual timing of take off from Kiev, landing in Ramstein, taking off
from Ramstein and arriving in Little Rock AFB and the need, if any, to overnight in
Germany will be determined once the question about military aircraft pallets is answered
4
UNCLASSIFIED
(which will enable you and Antonov to bett1I1'i~~~~fIWneeded for loading the
plane) .
4. Cargo:
Total load of cargo awaiting a pick up in Ramstein is not yet know, but
it would be a full load for AN 124 which can carry up to 100 tons.
If 8 tons provided by Ukrainian Red Cross is accepted by the Task

Force-1, AN 124 could still take approximately 92 tons cargo from Denmark.
***To Task Force-1:
While not a condition to airlift of NATO cargo, delivering the Ukrainian

supplies gathered by the Ukrainian Red Cross is a political issue. These supplies have
been purchased by the Red Cross from the money donated by regUlar Ukrainian folks who are
often very poor, and yet gave what they had to help Katrina's victims. Because of that,
the GOU views this particular donation as a gift "from the people to·the people." If
these 8 tons could be accepted, we would urge to do so for these reasons. ***
AWAITING RESPONSE FROM TASK FO~CE-l REGARDING ACCEPTANCE

<,. t'
. n ~ ..
5. Information needed (type of c?rgo; volume, dimensions, etc.)
Polishchuk understands that we ask them to take as much AN 124 can take, .
however he still need this information to make the flight arrangement (including
determining the amount and cost of the fuel needed, etc.)
PLEASE PROVIDE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE: 'at least some details regarding the
type of cargo, its dimensions, volume, packaging, separation of various items, etc. (in
metric system)
6. Points of Contact
la. U.s. Embassy in Kiev:
I continue to be the u.s. Embassy in Ukraine poe for the planned NATO
. airlift for all general questions. After business hours, you can reach me at my mobile
phone #: 1 ....,..1
B6
b. Ukrainian side
Serhiy Polishchyk of the Ministry of Extraordinary Situations (tel: +

I fax:! . I continues to be the Ukrainian POC for all general
---;:qu=e:;-;s;::"tF";"'l;::::o~n-;::s"""""a;;:n::-::d:r-1h~e~w ill communicate with -you through me (because of the language issue). .
UNCLASSIFIED
...
c. NATO EADRCC
UNCLASSIFIED
I understand that you, John, are.the g10uP commander at SAP in charge of
coordinating this airlift (tel~ I and that l I(tel: +
B6
1 , is working with you on this.
d. Antonov
We are still awaiting to determine the designated person at Antonov for

all technical questions regarding the operation of the plane, cargo, air space clearances,
documents, etc." Just FYI, the general telephone number to Antonov is: +38-044-443-00-18
and fax # is +38-044-442-6124.
In the meantime, Polishchuk and his deputy Robokovsky coordinate all

communication.
Please feel free to contact me with questions.
Best regards,
Margaret

Economic Officer
U.S. Embassy Kiev
Work: +38-044-490-4514
Fax: +3B-044~490-4277
e-mail:bula-duanem@state.gov
From: Cockre~l, John D
To: Bula-Duane, Malgorzata
Subject: GettingUKR linked up with NATO planners
~: '.
Margaret,
Excellent news. In order to get this moving as fast as possible,

I believe the Ukrainians need to be told to contact NATO's EADRCC (Euro-Atlantic Disaster
Response Coordination Center) ASAP.
NATO's EADRCC is working to coordinate exactly those questions

that you pose in point 3 below, and Ukrainian officials will be able to coordinate their
movement most effectively there. The EADRCC has already learned of this Ukrainian offer
from their rep in Washington, so they are expecting just this type of inquiry from
Ukraine. Ukrainians just need to make that connection.
Fax number: I,-----,------I

please keep me and Jeff Oppenheim cc'd on any email traffic.
Thanks,
6
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
John
John D. Cockrell
U.S. Department of State
Political Offic~f, USNATO
32-2-724-3136

To: Cockrell, John D
Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: FW: URGENT: Ukraine's Assistance to Katrina -- NATO
AIRLIFT BY AN 124 APPROVED
Importance:' High
-----Original Message--·---
Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 6:13 AM
To: Hultman, Darren Wi CMS TaskForcelE
Cc: Kramer, Douglas Ri Ramlall, Juliet M; Carlson, Aubrey Ai Kent,
George Pi EUR-UMB-DL; TaskForce-I; Gwaltney, Sheila S; Herbst, John Ei Cross, Mary H;
Carlson, MaryKay L; Gardner, Gregory N; Stegniy, Svetlana Si Schutte, John P; Byers, Terri
A; Wolf, Benedict ,
Subject: URGENT: Ukraine's Assistance to Katrina -- NATO AIRLIFT
BY AN 124 APPROVED
Importance: High
Dear Darren, Ingrid and Sherry,
1. Good news: NATO Airlift Approved
Our Als level Katrina POC at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)
(Anatoly Ponomarenko who will be traveling to the U.S. later this week) told me in Serhiey
polyshchuk's (the Katrina Assistance Coordinator) presence that the GOU agreed to provide
an AN-124 aircraft at the GOU's expense to pick-up supplies at Ramstein AFB, and then
deliver them to Little Rock, AFB on September 19.
2. Details About AN-124 Flight
Antonov will provide the pilot.
In addition, four people from the Ministry of the Extraordinary

Situations (MES) (Polishchuk, Robokovsky, Sokorenko and one more to be determined) and one
person from the MFA (most likely our working level Katrina POC Brisiuck) will accompany
the plane to the U.S. We will work with the MFA and our Consular Section to facilitate
issuance of the U.S. visas for them on the expedited basis.
UNCLASSIFIED
I
UNCLASSIFIED
As part of the package, the GOU asked that we accept about B tons
of supplies provided by the Ukrainian Red Cross (sanitary/hygiene products and bedding, as
specified on the American Red Cross website).
The total capacity of AN-124 is about 90,000 tons. (Since the GOU
covers the round trip cost of AN-124, they want to make sure that the plane's full
capacity is used).
We understand that these Ukrainian Red Cross supplies will have to

obtain a diplomatic clearance prior to being loaded on AN 124.
3. What the Ukrainian Side Needs to Know As Soon As possible
, a. most importantly, the type, weight. volume. and dimensions of

the cargo to be picked up at Ramstein AFB (in metric tons, cubic meters. etc)
We understand from Sherry's yesterday's message that the load will

depend on what the NATO partners managed to deliver to Ramstein by September 19. However,
the Ukrainian side needs to know those details ,in advance in order to make arrangements.
b. timingof,th~::,flight,,;(takeoff, stop at Ramstein, and

estimated arrival at Little Rock A¥B) ; Please note that the plane may need to refuel in
Canada (this cost of this extra stop if needed is also covered by the GOU) .
c. the U.S. side points of contacts in the U.S. and in Germany.
Please specify at your earliest convenience the area of

expertise/authority for each such POC on the U.S. side that the Mission or the Ukrainian
side could contact with specific questions. I will work with POlishchuk to obtain the
same on the Ukrainian side (i.e .• contacts at Antonov).
For now, I am still the Embassy's POC and Ponomarenko is the GOU's
POCo
4. Air Space Clearance and Other Issues
Please let us know if you need us (the post) to do anything in

order to secure the plane's clearance into the U.S. airspace.
Please let me know if there are any other issues that we should
address to,make this airlift as smooth as possible?
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Thank you.
Best regards,
Margaret

Economic Officer
u.s. Embassy Kiev
Work: +38-044-490-4514
Fax: +38-044-490-4277
-~---Original Message-----
From: Hultman, Darren W
To: Gwaltney, Sheila Si Bula-Duane, Malgorzata
Cc: Kramer, Douglas Rj Ramlall, Juliet Mj Carlson, Aubrey Ai
Kent, George Pj EUR-UMB-DL; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Ukraine's Assistance to Katrina
All-
Thank you for all your work on Ukraine's offer of

assistance. Please accept my apologies for re-opening the issue.
~. h~ ·t I,;": , ''I'' t ..'J.
I received a call from Task Force 1 at about 1730 EDT. They

(TF1 and FEMA) have identified a need which the Ukrainians may be able to fill. According
to TFl, we have a need, on or about September 19; for an AN-124 aircraft to pick-up
supplies at Ramstein AFB, and then delivered to Little Rock AFB. The supplies to meet
current needs have already been donated. Some of these supplies are already at Ramstein,
some are in transit to the APB.
TF1' is aware that Ukraine could only send the plane if it

were loaded with Ukraine-origin supplies. However, according to TF1, FEMA has already
received needed supplies at Ramstein. The greatest need now is for transportation. I
offered, and TF1 encouraged, that we could approach the Ukrainians once more to see if
they would be willing to contribute the aircraft for transportation of the supplies which
will be at Ramstein September 19.
I placed a call with the Ukraine Embassy to see if they

could approach the GOU, but they are busy with UNGA and have not replied. Could Post
(Margaret) approach the GOU one more time to see if they would be willing to pay for and
contract an AN-124 for this delivery? I will plan to double-track with the Ukraine
Embassy in Washington tomorrow morning.
Thank you,
Darren
UNCLASSIFIED
.., lTNCLASSIFIED
From: CMS TaskForce1E(sjES-OjTF)
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 9:42 AM
To: Hultman, Darren W
Subject: RE: For Ingrid & Sherry
Hi Darren,.
1. Proposed itinerary would likely be Kiev-

Ramstein-Little Rock AFB, aOA 19 Sept.
2. Payload would be determined based on NATO

partners able to deliver to Ramstein by the 19th.
3. Confirmed that US military will load and

unload cargo.
We have a NATO contact here in DC whom we at

OFDA Logistics are working with to coordinate this movement. Thanks for any help the
Ukraine can offer.
Sherry Hazelhurst
Hurricane Katrina Task Force
.I, ;
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Oliva, Amber M
From: CMS TaskForce1G RELEASED IN PART
Sent: Friday, September 16. 2005 5:06 AM
To: Butcher, William S(Main State Rm 2422) B6
Cc: PM-Actior:lTeam; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: URGENT: Correction: Description of 8 tons from Ukrainian Red Cross
Gotcha. Noticed however, that PMAT was seeking status on the AN 124 for Rose's brief. Do
you still want this info?
-----Original Message-'----
From: Butcher, William S(Main State Rm2422)
Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 4:00 AM .
To: CMS TaskForcelG
Cc: PM-ActionTeam
Subject: RE: URGENT: Correction: Description of 8 tons from Ukrainian Red Cross
Thanks, Anne. PM doesn't get involved in diplomatic flight clearances for the AN 124
since it is a commercial aircraft.
Scott Butcher, Duty Director, PMAT x79000
From: CMS TaskForcelG(S/ES-O/TF)

To: PM-ActionTeam
Cc: TaskForce-l
subject: FW: URGENT: Correction: Description of 8 tons from Ukrainian Red Cross
Importance: High
, Y <, Y.' ;,.;

PMAT,
You might find this of interest.
Anne
PM Desk
Task Force 1
To: eMS TaskForcelF; Hultman, Darren W; Cockrell, John D; Oppenheim, Jeffrey T; EUR-UMB-DL
Cc: TaskForce-I; Herbst, John E; Gwaltney, 'Sheila S; Kramer, Douglas R; Schutte, JohnP;
Cross, Mary H; Ramlall, Juliet M; Carlson, Aubrey A; Kent, George P; Bula-Duane,
Malgorzata
Svbject: URGENT: Correction: Description. of 8 tons from Ukrainian Red Cross
Importance: High
Correction:
What we urge OFDA/FEMA to accept is not/not the original offer of 80 tons of supplies
procured by the GOU for $200,000 (reflected in the TF matrix). This offer was rejected by
FEMA and is now off the table. In lieu of it, the GOU yesterday agreed to USG's request
and will provide an AN 124 for NATO airlift from Ramstain AFB at the GOU cost.
What we urge OFDA/FEMA to accept is a symbolic and a much smaller offer of humanitarian
aid items (8 tons, NOT 80, with a value of $10,000) coming from the Ukrainian Red Cross
(not the GOU) for donations received from regular Ukrainian people, often very poor, who
still wanted to help suffering Americans. As I mentioned in my e-mail below, the GOU view
this sma.ll but symbolic donation as a help from "people to people", from poor Ukrainians
to now impoverished Americans.

DATE/CASE 10: 09 NOV 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
· TTNCLASSIFIED .
Here is the list of supplies (comp1ledp~rsuant to the Amer1can Cross guidance), which I
sent to the Task Force-l and the working group yesterday bye-mail;
Bed Sheet 99
pillow Slip 110
pillow 50
Blanket 300
Soap 5,000
Bandage 4 boxes
Total we~ght about 8 tons for approximate value of $10,000
It will be hard to understand for the Ukrainian officials accompanying AN 124 to Ramstain
AFB and then to Little Rock AFB (and being aware of what is loaded on the plane) why the
USG is taking 90 tons of Slovak, Rumanian, and other Eastern'European countries supplies
from Ramstain AFB, while rejecting 10 tons of same or similar aid items from the Ukrainian
people.
Thank you for bringing this issued to OFDA/FEMA's attention and for their consideration.
Best regards,
Margaret , .' ,
.1.. -1_
Sent: Thursday, September IS, 2005 9:38 PM
To: Bula-Duane, Malgorzata; Hultman, Darren Wi Cockrell, John Di Oppenheim, Jeffrey
Ti EUR'-UMB-DL
Cc: TaskForce-l
State has asked OFDA / FEMA to consider taking these supplies. The TF matrix here
indicates the contribution may consist of: $200,000 to procure supplies to include: 40
Tents (for 20 people), 20,000 MRE's, 2,000 Blankets half-woolen, 4,000 Bed Sheet, 2,000

2
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
The Secretary is very aware of the political issues of how we accept assistance. We
are urging OFDA/FEMA to say yes.
Respectfully Yours,
Eric Falls (0700-1500, 9/15)
EUR Representative
Task-Force 1
*** TASK-FORCE 1 - HURRICANE KATRINA - TASK-FORCE 1 ***

To: I .. 1 CMS TaskForce1F; TaskForce-1 .
Cc: Oppefinellfi, Jeruey I; l'ICG.mhls, Joseph S; Seldowltz, Stuart M; Hultman, B6
DarrenW; Kramer, Douglas R; Ramlall, Juliet M; Carlson, Aubrey A; Kent, George P;
Gwaltney, Sheila S; Herbst, 'John E; Koenig, John M; Cross, Mary H; Carlson, MaryKay L;
Gardner, Gregory N; Stegniy, Svetlana S; Byers, Terri A; Wolf, Benedict; EUR-UMB-DL;
Rogers, Bruce D; Baez, Alejandro X; Cockrell, John D; J I
Subject: Update on NATO Airlift by Ukrainl~a~n"p~Ira~n~e~------------
Importance: High
John,
Pursuant; to our telephone conversations, I conveyed to Pol.ishchyk, the

Ukrainian Katrina Aid Coordinator, the following information: -' , '.- . _ ,':. -.:\ ... ~ ,";'
1. Routing:
There is no change in the routing as earlier contemplated. The routing is

still Kiev--Ramstein AFB--Little Rock AFB, with a possible refueling in Canada.
2. Loading:
U.S. military will load and unload the plane using the military aircraft
pallets.
TO BE CONFIRMED BY UKRAINIANS: I confirm to you tomorrow morning whether

such military aircraft pallets can be used for AN 124. vadym Robokovsky who will be
accompanying the plane en route thought they do because AN 124 was originally designed for
the Russian military. He will double check with Antonov tomorrow.
3. Timing:
Monday, September 19 would probably be the earliest date for the Ukrainian
3
UNCLASSIFIED
side.
UNCLASSIFIED
If an earlier delivery is need and if Polishchuk receives money from the GOU
tomorrow to pay Antonov for the use of AN 124; it is possible to that the airlift could
happen over the weekend.
The actual timing of take off from Kiev, landing in Ramstein, taking off from
Ramstein and arriving in Little Rock AFB and the need, if any, to overnight in Germany
will be determined once the question about military aircraft pallets is answered (which
will enable you and Antonov to better estimate the time needed for· loading the plane).
4. Cargo:
Total load of cargo awaiting a pick up in Ramstein is not yet know, but it
would be a full load for AN 124 which can carry up to 100 tons.
If 8 tons provided by Ukrainian Red Cross is accepted by the Task Force-l, AN

124 could still take approximately 92 tons cargo from Denmark.
***To Task Force-l:

been purchased by the Red Cross from the money donated .by regular Ukrainian folks who are
the GOU views this particular donation ias a gift "fro~·i:he people to the people." If
these 8 tons could be accepted, we would urge to do so for these reasons·. ***
AWAITING RESPONSE FROM TASK FORCE-l REGARDING ACCEPTANCE
5. Information needed (type of cargo, volume, dimensions, etc.)
Polishchuk understands that we ask them to take as much AN 124 can take,
determining the amount and cost of the fuel needed, etc.) ,
PLEASE PROVIDE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE: at least some details regarding the type
of cargo, its dimensions, volume, packaging, separation of various items, etc. (in metric
system)
a. U.S. Embassy in Kiev:
I continue to be the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine poe for the planned NATO airlift
for all general questions. After business hours, you can reach me at my mobile phone #: +
4
UNCLASSIFIED
.I. UNCLASSIFIED B6
'----------
b. Ukrainian side
Serhiy POliShCh:~ of the.Ministry of Extraordinary Situations (tel: +

I I _ fax: ~ continues to be the Ukrainian POC for all general
-;q?rr;u73e;cs'"'t~l~o?'<Tl"n"'s"""""a"'n""d"--"'h"'e will comma Icace WIClI you through me (because of the language issue) .
c. NATO EADRCC
I understand that you, John, are the group commander at SAP in charge of
I
coordinating this airlift (tel:1
I
is working with you
on thIS. and thatl I (tel: + I
d. Antonov
We are still awaiting to determine the designated person at Antonov for all
technical questions regarding the operation of the plane, cargo, air space clearances,
documents, etc. Just FYI, the general telephone number to Antonov is: +38-044-443-00-18
and fax # is +38-044-442-6124.

communication.
Best regards,
Margaret

Economic Officer
U.S. Embassy Kiev
Work: +38-044-490-4514
Fax: +38-044-490-4277, , ! . ' t " ;~.J. •.
e-mail: bula-duanem@state .gov::.
,~ '
From: Cockrell, John D
Sent: Thursday, September is, 2005 3:59 PM
To: Bula-Duane, ·Malgorzata
Subject: Getting UKR linked up with NATO planners
Margaret,
Excellent news. In order to get this moving as fast as possible, I

believe the Ukrainians need to be told to contact NATO's EADRCC (Euro-Atlantic Disaster
NATO's EADRCC is working to coordinate exactly those questions that you

pose in point 3 below, and Ukrainian officials will be able to coordinate their movement
most effectively there. The EADRCC has already learned of this Ukrainian offer from their
rep in washington, so they are expecting just this type of inquiry from Ukraine.
Ukrainians just need to make that connection.
The email address for the EADRCC is:
Phone number: I.......:... _
Fax number:
5
lTNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Please keep me and Jeff oppenheim cc'd on any email traffic.
Thanks,
John
John D. Cockrell
u.s. Department of State
Political Officer, USNATO
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Sent: Thursday, september 15, 2005 2:29 PM
Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: FW: URGENT: Ukraine's Assistance to Katrina -- NATO AIRLIFT BY
AN 124 APPROVED
Importance: High
124 APllROVED I
Importance: High
Our A/S level Katrina poe at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' (MFA)
Polyshchuk's (the Katrina Assistance Coordinator) presence that the GOU agreed to provide
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In addicion, four people from che Miniscry of che Excraordinary
Sicuations (MES) (Polishchuk, Robokovsky, Sokorenko and one more to be determined) and one
person from the MFA (most likely our working level Katrina poe Brisiuck) will accompany
the plane to the U.S. We will. work ~ith.the MFA and our Consular Section to facilitate
issuance of the U.S. visas for them on the expedited basis.
As part of the package, the GOU asked that we accept about B tons of
supplies provided by the Ukrainian Red Cross (sanitary/hygiene products and bedding, as
specified on the American Red Cross website) .
capacity is used) .

3. What the Ukrainian Side Needs to Know As Soon As Possible
a. most importantly, the type, weight, volume, and dimensions of the

cargo to be picked up at Ramstein AFB (in metric tons, cubic meters, etc)
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We'understand from Sherry's yesterday'S message that the load w i l l , ..
the Ukrainian side needs to know those details in advance in order to make arrangements.
b. timing of the flight (take off, stop at Ramstein, and estimated

arrival at Little Rock AFB). Please note that the plane may need to refuel in Canada
(this cost of this extra stop if needed is also covered by the GOU).
C. the U.S. side points of contacts in the U.S. and in Germany.
Please specify ac your earliest convenience the area of

expertise/authority for each such poe on the U.S. side that the Mission or the Ukrainian
side could contact with specific questions. I will work with Polishchuk to obtain the
same on the Ukrainian side (i.e., contacts at Antonov).
For now, I am still the Embassy's poe and Ponomarenko is the GOU's poe.
Please let us know if you need us (the post) to do anything in order to

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secure the plane's clearance into the U.S. a~rspace.
Please let me kno~ i~ th~re are any other issues that we should address
to make this airlift as smooth as p6s~ible?
Thank you.
Best regards,
Margaret
Malgorzata (Margaret) aula-Duane

Economic Officer
U.S. Embassy Kiev
Work: +38-044-490-4514
Fax: +38-044-490-4277
To: Gwaltney, Sheila Sj aula-Duane, Malgorzata
Cc: Kramer, Douglas Rj Ramlall, Juliet Mj Carlson, Aubrey Ai Kent,
George Pi EUR-UMB-DLi TaskForce-1
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Thank you for all your work on Ukraine's offer of assistance.

Please accept my apologies for re-opening the issue.
I received a call from Task Force 1 at about 1730 EDT. They (TF1
and FEMA) have identified a need which the Ukrainians may be able to fill. According to
TF1, we have a need, on or about september 19, for an AN-124 aircraft to pick-up supplies
at Ramstein AFB,and then delivered to Little Rock AFB. The supplies to meet current
needs have already been donated. Some of these supplies are already at Ramstein, some are
in transit to the AFB. .
TFlis aware that Ukraine could only send the plane if it were
loaded with Ukraine-origin supplies. However, according to TF1, FEMA has already received
needed supplies at Ramstein. The greatest need now is for transportation. I offered, and
TF1 encouraged, that we could approach the Ukrainians once more to see if they would be
willing to contribute the aircraft for transportation of the supplies which will be at
Ramstein September 19.
I placed a call with the Ukraine Embassy to see if they could

approach the GOU, but they are busy with UNGA and have not replied. Could Post (Margaret)
approach the GOU one more time to see if they would be willing to pay for and contract an
AN-124 for this delivery? I will plan to double-track with the Ukraine Embassy in
Washington tomorrow morning.
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Thank you,
Darren
From: CMS TaskForce1E(S/ES-O/TF)

Hi Darren,
1. Proposed itinerary would likely be Kiev-Ramstein~

Little Rock AFB, OOA 19 Sept.
2. Payload would be determined based on NATO partners

able to deliver to Ramstein by the 19th.
3. Confirmed that US military will load and unload

cargo.
We have a NATO contact here in DC whom we at OFDA

Logistics are working with to.coordinate this movement. Thanks for any help the Ukraine
can offer.
. Sher.ryHazethurS:~: . , ' ',
Hurricane Katrin~ Task Force
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Oliva, Amber M RELEASED IN PART
From: Bula-Duane, Malgorzata ,
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Sent: Friday, September 16. 20051 :56 AM
To:' Cockrell, John 0; CMS TaskForce1 F; Hultman, Darren W; Oppenheim, Jeffrey T; EUR-UMB-
DL
Cc: TaskForce-1; Herbst, John E; Gwaltney, Sheila S; Kramer, Douglas R; Schutte. John P;
Cross, Mary H; Ramlall, Juliet M; Carlson, Aubrey A; Kent, George P
Subject: RE: URGENT: Ukraine: One more correction regarding supplies offered by Ukraine
I agree with John.
Regards,
Margaret
To: Bula-Duane, Malgorzata; CMS TaskForcelF; Hultman, Darren Wi Oppenheim, Jeffrey
T; EUR-UMB-DL
Cc: TaskForce-I; Herbst, John E; Gwaltney, Sheila Si Kramer, Douglas Ri Schutte,
John Pi Cross, Mary Hi Ramlall, Juliet Mi Carlson, Aubrey A; Kent, George P
Subject: RE: URGENT: Ukraine: One more correction regarding supplies offered by
Ukraine .
Just to chime in re Ramstein - NATO planners are most definitely planning on using
all the 92 tons . . That is the number they have plugged into all their planning models. If
it changes, it will throw everything off track. From my NATO perspective, I would simply
encourage folks to work on sewing up that 8 tons of Ukrainian symbolic aid,' arid :getting 'i ' "'.
the AN-124' to Ramst'e{ii 'as quick as possible, .. l~' ,I'
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Regards,
John
John D. Cockrell
32-2-724-3136

To: CMS TaskForcelF; Hultman, Darren Wi Cockrell, John Di Oppenheim. Jeffrey T; EUR-
UMB-DL
Cc: TaskForce-Ii Herbst, John EiGwaltney, Sheila Si Kramer, Douglas R; Schutte,
John Pi Cross, Mary H; Ramlall, Juliet M;
Carlson, Aubrey Ai Kent, George Pi Bula-Duane,
Malgorzata
Subject: RE: URGENT: Ukraine: One more correction regarding supplies offered by
Ukraine
Importance: High
One more remark:'

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(1) If tents are still needed or any other items from the original Ukrainian offer
reflected in the TF1 matrix and
(2) if the GOU has some money left over after covering the cost of operating AN 124
for NATO airlift, and
(3) if the cargo to be picked up from Ramstein AFB is less than 92 tons (full
capacity of AN 124 is 100 tons minus 8 tons of UKR Red Cross cargo),
then Ukraine would like to provide these items. Because the cost of operating AN
124 for NATO airlift is high (over $500,000), the GOU would not want the plane to fly half
empty_
Margaret
-----original Message-----
To: CMS TaskForce1Fi Hultman, Darren Wi Cockrell, John Di Oppenheim, Jeffrey
Ti EUR-UMB-DL
Cc: TaskForce-1i Herbst, JohnEi Gwaltney, Sheila Si Kramer, Douglas Ri
Schutte, John Pi Cross, Mary Hi Ramlall, Juliet Mi Carlson, Aubrey Ai Kent, George Pi
Bula-Duane, Malgorzata
Importance: High
Correction:
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supplies procured by the GOU for $200,000 (reflected in the TF matrix) _ This offer was
USG's request and will provide an AN 124 for NATO airlift from Ramstain AFB at the GOU
cost.

humanitarian aid items (8 tons, NOT 80, with a value of $10,000) coming from the Ukrainian
Red Cross (not the GOU) for donations received from regular Ukrainian people, often very
the GOl)' view this small but symbolic donation as a help from "people to people", from poor
Here is the list of supplies (compiled pursuant to the American Cross

guidance), which I sent to the Task Force-J. and the working group yesterday bye-mail:
Bed Sheet 99
pillow Slip 110
pillow 50
Blanket 300

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Soap 5,000
Bandage 4 boxes
It will be hard to understand for the Ukrainian officials accompanying AN 124

to Ramstain AFB and then to Little Rock AFB (and being aware of what is loaded on the
plane) why the USG. is taking 90 tons of Slovak, Rumanian, and other Eastern European
countries supplies from Ramstain AFB, while rejecting 10 tons of same or similar aid items
from the Ukrainian people.
Thank you for bringing this issued to OFDA!FEMA'S attention and for their
consideration.
We look forward to receiving OFDA!FEMA answer.
Best regards,
Margaret

Economic Officer
U.S. Embassy Kiev
Work: +38-044-490-4514
Fax: +38-044-490-4277
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-----original Message--~-
To: Bula-Duane, Malgorzata; Hultman, Darren W; Cockrell, John D;
Oppenheim, Jeffrey T; EUR-UMB-DL
Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: Ukraine; request description of 8 tons from UKR Red cross
State has asked OFDA ! FEMA to consider taking these supplies. The TF
matrix here indicates the contribution may consist of: $200,000 to procure supplies to
include: 40 Tents (for 20 people), 20,000 MRE's, 2,000 Blankets half-woolen, 4,000 Bed
Sheet, 2,000 pillow, 2,000, Pillow Slip, 5,000 kg Cleaning Detergent, 2,000 pair Crutches,
30,000 Bandage packs. Can desk! post verify?
OFDA!FEMA says the tents·would be most useful.

Respectfully Yours,
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Eric Falls (07CO-15~0, 9~~'
EUR Representative
Task-Force 1

To: r . t CMS TaskForcelF; TaskForce-l
Cc: oppenhe~m, Jeffrey T; McG~nnis, Joseph S; Seldowitz, Stuart M;
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Hultman, Darren W; Kramer, Douglas R; Ramlall, Juliet M; Carlson, Aubrey Ai Kent, George
P; Gwaltney, Sheila S; Herbst, John Ei Koenig, John Mi Cross, Mary H; Carlson, MaryKay L;
Gardner, Gregory Ni stegniy, Svetlana S; Byers, Terri A; Wolf, Benedict; EUR-UMB-DL;
Rogers, Bruce Di Baez, Alejandro Xi Cockrell, John D; J . ;I
Subject: Update on NATO Airli t by Okra~n~an lane
Importance: High
John,
Pursuant to our telephone conversations, I conveyed to Polishchyk,

the Ukrainian Katrina Aid Coordinator, the following information:
1. Routing:
. Ther.e"is, no change. in the routing as earlier contemplated. The

routing is still Kiev--Ramst~in AFB~,~~ittleRock AFB, with a possible refueling in canada.
2. Loading:
U.S. military will load and unload the plane using the military
aircraft pallets.
TO BE CONFIRMED BY UKRAINIANS: I confirm to you tomorrow morning

for the Russian military. He will double check with Antonov tomorrow.
3. Timing:

The actual timing of take off from Kiev, -landing in Ramstein,

taking off from Ramstein and arriving in Little Rock AFB and the need, if any, to
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overn1g t 1n Germany wlll be determlned once the quest10n abOut mllltary alrcraft pallets
is answered (which will enable you and Antonov tb better estimate the time needed for
loading the plane) .
4. Cargo:
Total load of cargo awaiting a pick up in Ramstein is not yet

know, but it would be a full load for AN 124 which can carry up to 100 tons.

Force-I, AN 124 could still take approximately 92, tons cargo from Denmark.
***To Task Force-I:
While not a condition to airlift of NATO cargo, delivering the

Ukrainian supplies gathered by the Ukrainian Red Cross is a political issue. These
supplies have been purchased, by the Red Cross from the money donated by regular Ukrainian
folks who are often very poor, and yet gave what they had to help Katrina's victims.
Because of that, the GOU views this particular donation as a gift "from the people to the
people." If these 8 tons could be accepted, we would urge to do so for these reasons. **,*
;.,~ .' ~ ,AWAITING RESPONSE FROM TASK FORCE-l REGARDING ACqEPTANCE

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Polishchukunderstands that we ask them to take' as much AN 124 can

take, however he still need this information to make the flight arrangement (including
PLEASE PROVIDE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE: at least some details

regarding the type of cargo, its dimensions, volume, packaging, separation of various
items, etc. (in metric system)
I continue to be the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine poe for the planned

NATO airlift for all general questions. After business hours, you can reach me at my
mobile phone #:1 I B6
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b. Ukrainian side
Serhiy Polishchyk of the Ministry of Extraordinary Situations

(tel: .rl-----------,I fax: I 1 continues to be the Ukrainian poe for all B6;
general questions and he will communlcate Wlt& you through me (because of the language I
issue) .
c. NATO EADRCC
.,
d. Antonov
We are still awaiting to determine the designated person at

Antonov for all technical questions regarding the operation of the plane, cargo, air space,
clearances, documents, etc. Just FYI, the general telephone number to Antonov is: +
38-044-443-00-18 and fax # is +38-044-442~6124.
\ "'"l~i . .\~. , \:;. .' In the meantime, Polishchuk and -h.i s. deput~ :Robok'QVsky-coordin.ate
all .cornmuni cat i on . .(,
Best regards,
Margaret
Malgorzata (Margaret) Buia-Duane

Economic Officer
U.S. Embassy Kiev
Work: +38-044-490-4514
Fax: +38-044-490-4277
To: Bula-Duane, Malgorzata ,
SUbject: Getting UKR linked up with NATO planners
Margaret,
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Excellent news. In order to get this moving as fast as
possible, I believe the Ukrainians need to be told to contact NATO's EADRCC (Euro-Atlantic
Disaster Response Coordination Center) ASAP,
NATO's EADRCCis working to coordinate exactly those

questions that you pose in point 3 below, and Ukrainian officials will be able to
coordinate their movement most effectively there. The EADRCC has already learned of this
Ukrainian offer from their rep in washington, so they are expecting just this type of
inquiry from Ukraine. Ukrainians just need to make that connection.
The email address for the EADRCC is:

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Thanks,
John
John D. Cockrell
U.S. Department of State ,~ .".,.
Political Officer, USNATO , .: \/ ' e :,;~' r' .,
32-2-724-3136

Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: FW: URGENT: ukraine's Assistance to Katrina -- NATO
AIRLIFT BY AN 124 APPROVED
Importance: High
--~--Original Message-----
To: Hultman, Darren W; CMS TaskForce1E
Cc: Kramer, Douglas R; Ramlall, Juliet M; Carlson, Aubrey A;
Kent, George P;EUR-UMB-DL; TaskForce-I; Gwaltney, Sheila S; Herbst, John E; Cross, Mary
H; Carlson, MaryKay L; Gardner, Gregory N; Stegniy, Svetl~na S; Schutte, John P; Byers,
Terri A; Wolf, Benedict
Subject: URGENT: Ukraine's Assistance to Katrina --NATO
AI~LIFT BY AN 124 APPROVED
Importance: High
Dear Darren, Ingrid and Sherry, .
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Our A/s level Katrina POC at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

(MFA) (Anatoly Ponomarenko who will be traveling to the U. S. later this week) told me in
Serhiey Polyshchuk's (the Katrina Assistance Coordinator) presence that the GOU agreed to
provide an AN-124 aircraft at the GOU's expense to pick-up supplies at Ramstein AFB, and
then deliver them to Little Rock, AFE on September 19.
In addition, four people from the Ministry of the

Extraordinary Situations (MES) (Polishchuk, Robokovsky, Sokorenko and one more to be
determined) and one person from the MFA (most likely our working level Katrina POC
Brisiuck) will accompany the plane to the U.S. We will work with the MFA and our
Consular Section to facilitate issuance of the U.S. visas for them on the expedited basis.
As part of the package, the GOU aske~ that we accept about 8

tons of Bupplies provided by the Ukrainian Red Cross (sanitary/hygiene products and
bedding, as specified on the American Red Cross website) .
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The total capacity of AN-124 is about 90,000 tons. (Since

the GOU covers the round trip cost of AN-124, they want to make sure that the plane's full
capacity is used) .
We understand that these Ukrainian Red Cross supplies will

have to obtain a diplomatic clearance prior to being loaded on AN 124.
3. What the Ukrainian Side Needs· to Know As Soon As

Possible
a. most importantly, the type, weight, volume, and

dimensions of the cargo to be picked up at Ramstein AFB (in metric tons, cubic meters,
etc)
We understand from Sherry's yesterday's message that the

load will depend on what the NATO partners managed to deliver to Ramstein by September 19.
However, the Ukrainian side needs to know those details in advance in order to make
arrangements.
b. timing of the flight (take off, stop at Ramstein, and

estimated. arrival at Little Rock AFB). Please note that the plane may need to refuel in
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Canada (this cost of this extra stop
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~f needed ~s also covered by the GOU) .
c. the U1S. side points of contacts in the U.S. and in

Germany.

expertise/authority for each such poe on the U.S. side that the Mission or the Ukrainian
For now, I am still the Embassy's POC and Ponomarenko is the

GOU's POCo
Please let us know if you need us (the post) to do anything

in order to secure the plane's clearance into the U.S. airspace.
Please let me know if there are any other issues that we

should address to make this airlift as smooth as possible?
Thank you.
Best regards,
Margaret

Economic Officer
U.S. Embassy Kiev
Work: +38-044-490-4514
Fax: +38-044-490-4277
Sent: Thursday, september 15, 2005 4:04 AM
To: Gwaltney, Sheila S; Bula-Duane, Malgorzata
Cc: Kramer, Douglas' R;' Ramlall, Juliet M; Carlson,
Aubrey A; Kent, Geo~ge P; EUR-UMB-DL; TaskForce-1
All-

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I received a call from Task Force 1 at about 1730 EDT.
They (TF1 and FEMA) have identified a need which the Ukrainians may be able to fill.
According to TF1" we have a need, onar about September 19, for an AN-124 aircraft to
pick-up supplies at Ramstein AFB, and then delivered to Little Rock AFB. The supplies to
meet current needs have already been donated. Some of these supplies are already at
Ramstein, some are in transit to the AFB.
TFl is aware that Ukraine could only send the plane if

it were loaded with Ukraine-origin supplies. However, according to TF1, FEMA has already ,
offered, and TFl encouraged, that we could approach the Ukrainians once more to see if
I placed a call with the Ukraine Embassy to see if

they could approach the GOU, but they are busy with UNGA and have not replied. Could Post
Thank you,
Darren
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From: CMS TaskForcelE (s/Es'-OITF)''', ,;"

Sent: Wednesday, September 14,,2005 9:42'
AM
Hi Darren,
1. Proposed itinerary would likely be
Kiev-Ramstein-Little Rock AFB, OOA 19 Sept.
2. Payload would be determined based on

NATO partners able to deliver to Ramstein by the 19th.
3. Confirmed that US military will load

and unload cargo.
We have a NATO contact here in DC whom we

at OFDA Logistics are working with to coordinate this movement. Thanks for any help the
Ukraine can offer.
Sherry Hazelhurst
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Oliva, Amber M ~

Sent: Wednesday, September 14,20053:02 PM
To: TaskForce-1 . RELEASED IN FULL
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: End of shift report - EUR Rep
End of shift report -- EUR Rep
1. Pending cable declining the Swiss offer of help. The Switzerland desk is clearing it,
and then it must go through the rest of the clearances. Draft cable is a modification of
STATE 169094. The Switzerland desk has cleared. Sent to PA, EUR/PGI, OFDA"for clearance.
PENDING CLEARANCES.
2. Pending: modification of cable accepting Danish donation. FEMA now wants Denmark to
arrange for the shipment of the blankets they plan to donate. NATO transport aircraft are
too swamped to transport the blankets. Also, FEMA wants Denmark to reduce the number of
blankets from 40K to 10K. Cable 166970 needs to be modified. Spoke with backup Denmark
Desk officer, but he didn't want to take action. Said Task Force should draft cable.
AWAITING ACTION.
·3. Ukraine: very much wants to be of help. Want to.send in-kind donations via airplane,
but FEMA does not want the stuff_I They do, however, need the airplane to transport NATO-
countries donations currently on the tarmac in Ramstien afir force base. The Deputy in
UMB is going to work with the Embassy in Kiev to see if we can maybe push the Ukrainians
to send their airplane, empty, to pick up the NATO material. Follow up with VMB Deputy
Marcus Micheli x7-9049.
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4 . . Georgia: Donated $SOK directly to the Red Cross .i. ThE!,' Georgia desk is working on a
cable to thank the GOG.
5. Greece: Desk is drafting a cable declining the Greek offer of "a cruise ship. The
offer had been accepted previously, but FEMA re-assessed the needs and no longer need the
ship. We are waiting final word from FEMA, but Greece desk is already working on a cable
to decline offer. Call Jqe Parente when we have final word from OFDA representative.
6. John Cockrell at US NATO is very interested in following the status of transportation

for the NATO countries donations. Please copy him when relevant.
7. Germany: David Chin (240) 476-4914 is the State~Department Detail to the National
Communications System. He needs to find out more information about 2 Germany telecom
offers -- one a private donation from New Skies and the other a containerized cell phone
equipment offer. He needs technical details and dollar amount of the New Skies offer of
help. NO ACTION TAKEN YET.
8. Captian Dave Gordner, Liaison to State Dept from U.S. Coast Guard (x6-8554) wants to
follow up with Malta's offer of help. (Listed in Matrix) He will check what materiel
Malta was offering, and OFDA rep needs to check with FEMA. Please contact OFDA rep arid
Dave Gordner to check status.

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMJNIA
DATE/CASE ID: 19 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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Oliva, Amber M
From: Hultman, Darren W RELEASED IN FULL

Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 20059:04 PM
Cc: Kramer, Douglas R; RamlaH, Juliet M; Carlson, Aubrey A; Kent, George P; EUR-UMB-DL;
TaskForce-1 .
All-
Thank you for all your work on Ukr~ine's offer of assistance. Please accept my apologies
for re-opening the issue.
I received a call from Task Force 1 at about 1730 EDT. They (TF1 and FEMA) have
identified a need which the Ukrainians may be able to fill. According to TF1, we have a
need, on or about September 19, for an AN-124 aircraft to pick-up supplies at Ramstein
APB,and then delivered to Little Rock AFB. The supplies to meet current needs have
already been donated. Some of these supplies are already at Ramstein, some are in transit
to the AFB.
TFl is aware that Ukraine could only send the plane if it were loaded with Ukraine-origin
supplies. However, according to TF1, FEMA has already received needed supplies at
Ramstein. The greatest need now is for transportation. I offered, and TFl encouraged,
that we could approach the Ukrainians once more. 'to 'see .if they would be willing to
contribute the aircraft for trarispohklt'ionof;:t~'esupplies which will be at Ramstein
September 19. " "
I placed a call with the Ukraine Embassy to see if they could approach the GOU, but they
are busy with UNGA and have not replied. Could Post (Margaret) approach the GOU one more
time to see if they would be willing to pay for and contract an AN-124 for this delivery?
I will plan to double-track with the Ukraine Embassy in washington tomorrow morning.
Thank you,.
Darren

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From: eMS TaskForce1 H
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 20052:12 PM RELEASED IN PART
To: Gross, John D B6
Cc: TaskForce-1
SUbJect: FW: FW: Status of German and Netherlands Pumps
John,
FYI.
Frank Ledahawsky (from State Department Task Force)
---Original Message---
From: Prendergast, Kathy [mallto:Kathy.Prendergast@dhs.gov]
Sent: saturday, September ro, 2005 2:03 PM
To: TaskForce-l
Cc: Hagans, Yvonne l
Subject: FW: FW: Status of German and Netherlands Pumps
Kathy Prendergast
Public liaison Officer
Office of Public Affairs
U.S. Department of Homeland Se~rity
ph: (202) 282-9118
tx: (202) 282-8775
~rendergast@dhs.gov
www.dhs.gov
Be Prepared! Visit www.ready.gov

Get Involved! Visit www.citizencorps.gov
From: Marc Sorel [mailto:l

sent: saturday, Septembe~r-:r:lOl"I"',.....2rl'10:l"i"OSI""'T!:":lI:4rt"'S.....pmMr----' B6
To: Prendergast, Kathy M
Cc: Barsa, John
Subject: Fwd: FW: Status of German and Netherlands Pumps .
Kathy,
This should resolve the issues we discussed. Key contact on this email is:

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Hope this does it. Please confirm if it does.
-Marc
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From: Chapman, Laura <lchapman@ofda.net>
Date: Sep....lO, 2005 10:46 AM
Subject: FW: Status of German and Netherlands Pumps
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From: Acree, 101m

Sent: Fri 9/9/2005 3:05 PM
. To: Chapman, Laura
Subject: FW: Status of German and Netherlands Pumps
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Cc: Offutt, Denison K; Morrow, Michael K; RMT KATRINA
Subject: FW: Status of German and Netherlands poo..ps
For your info on the mil-to-mil coordination for German and Dutch Pumps
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Mr. Rowell,
I INORTHCOM's Joint Support Group is working all issues regarding the
German and Netherlands pumps. This is what I learned forml I
Netherlands
- AN -124 Aircraft were used to move the Netherlands pumps to Indonesia for tsunami relief so we know
they can handle the load plan .
- The Dutch government is working directly with the government of Ukraine to arrange transport
- The Dutch desire to fly the pumps on 10 SEP (TRANSCOM will put it into the flight sequencing plan
when the arrangements are made)
- Pumps would be flown into NAS New Orleans and are self deployable once on me ground
- TF Unwatering (USACE) is prepared to integrate these pumps into their operations
Germany
- 4 of 11 pumps are on the ground (first arrived 1311 MDT, 08 SEP)
- 25% of all equipment (including pumps) and 100% of personnel to operate pumps is on the ground
- Last flight of pumps and equipment departs Ramstein AFB 1315 MDT, 09 SEP
- Last flight will arrive NAS New Orleans 1205 MDT, 10 SEP
- TF Unwatering (USACE) is integrating the German pumps into their operations
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Sent: Friday, September 09,20052:33 PM
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2242) .
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Follow Up: Bula-Duane, Malgorzata;I:::==================================
Ukraine Assistance Offer
Phil-
I just came out of a meeting with I I

the Ukrainian Embassy here. He said the
Ukrainians continue to be Interested In contributing assistance, In particular airlift for the Dutch pumps using AN-
124 aircraft. .
I ~nderstood that one flight would cost about USD 500,000. He also understood that contributing airlift
was only valuable if it was funded by Ukraine. Therefore,l Iproposed that if we provided him with
particular information about the proposed itinerary and payload for the "aircraft, he would work through the
Government of Ukraine to either find additional funding or lower the cost
."
To this end,l lasked that we provide him with parflcular information on:
1. . . The proposed itinerary (where would the plane pick up the pumps, to which airport would the
plane deliver the pumps? .
2. The payload. How many pUIJlPs, what welght~ what dimensions?
3. Who would arrange loading and unloading the pumps from the aircraft?
, will pass your answers to these questions to the Ukrainian Embassy in order to help them work within their
government to make this thing happen.
Thank you,
Darren
PS- Please pass this message t~'- ----JI as I do not have his eman address.
Darren Hultman
Ukraine Desk Political Officer
2201 C Street, N.W., Room 4427
Washinglon, D.C. 20520
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Sent: Thursday, September 08,200511:41 AM
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Subject: FW: Dutch Pump Movement
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From: Parks. Forrest T

Sent: Thursday, September 08, 20056:09:51 AM
To: CMS TaskForce1 F
. Subject: RE: Dutch Pump Movement
Auto forwarded by a Rule
Is there a reason this was sent out to Minsk American? Minsk American contains all American personnel
assigned to Minsk. BELARUS, and may have been sent to many people who do not have a need to know this
info. . .
Also, not sure why anyone from Belarus would need to be involved withthis since it is talking about the
Ukrainians.
Forrest T. Parks
SFC,USA
Operations Coordinator
USDAO Minsk
Tel: 375-17-210-1283
Fax: 375-17-234-7853
Cell: I I B6
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Cc: EUR-Ukraine Desk; TaskForce-l
Subject: fIN: Dutch Pump Movement
Can we follow up with the Ukrainian authorities and find out they mean "by use of?"
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Just got off the phone with NORTHCOM and they are very interested in the use of a Antonov aircraft
but are concerned with the phrase "offering the use of." Can your please forward to the desk to
determine if the "offer" is free, we cover their costs or will we need to pay all transportation costs.
Thanks,
Dennis
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Subject: RE: Dutch Pump Movement
In case NORTHCOM is interested, Ukraine is offering the use of a Antonov Ruslan aircraft to the
U.S. if needed. The request came from GoU Foreign Minister Tarasyuk, I don't know if this aircraft
would meet your lift requirements (it is described as having the capacity comparable to a C -5 but I'll
leave it to airlift personnel to determine the size and weight a Ruslan can lift).
Erica B. Russell
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs
TF Hurricane Katrina
Department of State
(202) 647-6611
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Per NORTHCOM, the Dutch pump movement is on hold. The 16~d is too big for a C-5 (size-wise)
so NORTHCOM is looking into contracting an AN-124 (C-5sky) for a possible departure on 9 Sep.
I
Will keep you advised. I
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Sent: Thursday, September 15, 20052:38 PM
To: Bula-Duane, Malgorzata; Hultman, Darren W; Cockrell, John D; Oppenheim, Jeffrey T; EUR-
UMB-DL .
Cc: TaskForce-1
State has asked OFDA / FEMA to consider taking these supplies. The TF matrix here
indicates the contribution may consist of: $200,000 to procure supplies to include: 40
Tents (for 20 people), 20,000 MRE's, 2,000 Blankets half-woolen, 4,000 Bed Sheet, 2,000 ·1
Bandage packs. Can desk / post verify? I
I
The Secretary is very aware of the political issues of how we accept assistance. We are
urging OFDA/FEMA to say yes.
Respectfully Yours,
Eric Falls (0700-1500, 9/15)
EUR Representative
Task-Force 1
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To: John.Hunter@shape.nato.intj CMS TaskForcelF; TaskForce-l
Cc: Oppenheim, Jeffrey T; McGinnis, Joseph S; Seldowitz, Stuart M; Hultman, Darren
W; Kramer, Douglas R; Ramlall, Juliet M; Carlson, Aubrey A; Kent, George P; Gwaltney,
Sheila S; Herbst, John E; Koenig, John M; Cross, Mary H; Carlson, MaryKay L; Gardner,
Gregory N; Stegniy, Svetlana S; Byers, Terri Ai WOlf: Benedict; EUR-UMB-DL; Rogers, Bruce
D; Baez, Alejandro X; Cockrell, John D;I 1 B6
Subject: Update on NATO Airlift by Okra~n~an Pane
Importance: High
John,
Pursuant to our telephone conversations, I conveyed to polishchyk, the Ukrainian

Katrina Aid Coordinator, the following information:
1. Routing:
. There is no change in the routing as earlier contemplated. The routing is still

Kiev--Ramstein AFB--Little Rock AFB, with a possible refueling in Canada.
2. Loading:
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U.S. military will load and unload the plane using the military aircraft pallets.
TO BE CONFIRMED BY UKRAINIANS: I confirm to you tomorrow morning whether such

military aircraft pallets can be used for AN 124. Vadym Robokovsky who will be
accompanying the plane en route thought they do because AN 124 was originally designed for
the Russian military. He will double check with Antonov tomorrow.
3. Timing:
Monday, September 19 would probably be the earliest date for the Ukrainian side. If
an earlier delivery is need and if Polishchuk receives money from the GOU tomorrow to pay
Antonov for the use of AN 124, it is possible to that the airlift could happen over the
weekend ...
The actual timing of take off from·Kiev, landing in Ramstein, taking off from
Ramstein and arriving in Little Rock AFB and the need, if any, to overnight in Germany
will be determined once the question about military aircraft pallets is answered (which
will enable you and Antonov to better estimate the time needed for loading the plane) .
4. Cargo:
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Total load of cargo awaiting a pick up in Ramstein is not yet know, but it would be
a full load for AN 124 which can carry up to 100 tons.
If 8 tons provided by Ukrainian Red Cross is accepted by the Task Force-I, AN 124
could still take approximately 92 tons cargo from Denmark.
***To Task Force-I:
While not a condition to airlift of NATO cargo, delivering the Ukrainian supplies
gathered by the Ukrainian Red Cross is a political issue. These supplies have been
purchased by the Red Cross from the money donated by regular Ukrainian folks who are often
very poor, and yet gave what they had to help Katrina's victims. Because of that, the GOU
views this particular donation as a gift "from the people to the people." If these 8 tons
could beaccepted,"we would urge to do so for these reasons. ***
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. Polishchuk understands that we ask them to take as much AN 124 can take, however he
still need this information to make the flight arrangement (including determining the
amount and cost of the fuel needed, etc.)
. PLEASE PROVIDE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE: at least some details regarding the type of
cargo, its dimensions, volume, packaging, separation of various items, etc. (in metric
system) .
I continue to be the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine POC for the planned NATO airlift for
all general questions. After business hours, you can reach me at my mobile phone #: +
,
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b. Ukrainian side
Serbjy P:Jt'ShChYk of the Ministry of Extraordinary Situations (tel: +

I fax: I I continues to be the Ukrainian pac for all general
questlons ande will communicate with you through me (because of the language issue).
c. NATO EADRCC
I understand that you, John, are the group commander at SAP in charge of
coordinating this airlift (tel: ~I~ ~~ ~I and that Martin Spillman (tel: +
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is working with you on this.
:d·.:i .. Ant.onov, '.. ' ,.
We are still awaiting to determine the designated person at Antonov for all ~
technical questions ,regarding the operation of the plane, cargo, air space clearances,
documents, etc. Just FYI, the general telephone number to Antonov is: I
and fax # is I I. ----------
In the meantime, Polishchuk and his deputy Robokovsky coordinate all communication.'
Best regards,
Margaret

Economic officer
U.S. Embassy Kiev
Work: +38-044-490-4514
Fax: +38-044-490-4277
Margaret,
Excellent news. In order to get this moving as fast as possible, I believe

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'the UKrainians need to be told to contact NATO's EADRCC (Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response
Coordination Center) ASAP.
NATO'sEADRCC is working to coordinate exactly those questions that you pose

in point 3 below, and Ukrainian officials will be able to coordinate their movement most
effectively there. The EADRCC has already learned of this Ukrainian offer from their rep
in Washington, so they are expecting just this type of inquiry from Ukraine. Ukrainians
just need to make that connection.
The email address for the EADRCC is: 1 ____ B6

Phone number: 1 1
Fax number: I I
Please keep me and Jeff Oppenheim cc'don any email traffic.
Thanks,
John
John D. Cockrell
32-2-724-3136

Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: URGENT: Ukraine's Assistance to Katrina -- NATO AIRLIFT BY AN 124
APPROVED
Importance: Hlgh
Sent: Thursday, September IS, 2005 6:13 AM
Cc: Kramer; Douglas R; Ramlall, Juliet M; Carlson, Aubrey Ai Kent, George p;1
EUR-UMB-DL; TaskForce-I; Gwaltney, Sheila S; Herbst, John E; Cross, Mary H; Carlson,
MaryKay L; Gardner, Gregory N; Stegniy, Svetlana S; Schutte, John P; Byers, Terri A; Wolf,
Benedict
Subject: URGENT: Ukraine's Assistance to Katrina -- NATO AIRLIFT BY AN 124
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Our A/S level Katrina POC at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) (Anatoly
ponomarenko who will be traveling to the u.s. later this week) told me in Serhiey
an AN-124 aircraft at the GOU's expense to pick-up supplies at Ramstein AFB. and then
In addition. four people from the Ministry of the Extraordinary Situations

(MES) (Polishchuk. Robokovsky, Sokorenko and one more to be determined) and one person
from. the MFA (most likely our working level Katrina POC Brisiuck) will accompany the plane
to the U.S. We will work with the MFA and our Consular'Section to facilitate issuance of
the u.s. visas for them on the expedited basis.
As part of the package. the GOU asked that we accept about 8 tons of supplies
provided by the Ukrainian Red Cross (sanitary/hygiene products and bedding. as specified
on the American Red Cross website) .
The total capacity of AN-124 is'about.90.000 tons. (since the GOU covers the
round trip cost of AN-124. they want to make sure, that the plane's full capacity is used).
We understand that these Ukrainian Red Cross supplies will have to obtain a
diplomatic clearance prior ,to being loaded on AN 124.
3. What the Ukrainian Side Needs to Know As Soon As possible
a. most importantly, the type. weight, volume. and dimensions of the cargo to
be picked up at .Ramstein AFB (in metric tons. cubic meters. etc)
We understand from Sherry's yesterday's message that the load will depend on
what the NATO partners managed to deliver to Ramstein by September 19. However. the
Ukrainian side needs to know those details in advance in order to make arrangements.
b. timing of the flight (take off. stop at Ramstein. and estimated arrival at
Little Rock AFB). Please note that the plane may need to refuel in Canada (this cost of
this extra stop if needed is also covered by the GOU) .
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Please specify at your earliest convenience the area of expertise/authority
for each such poe on the, U.S. side that the Mission or the Ukrainian side could contact
with specific questions. I will work with Polishchuk to obtain the same on the Ukrainian
side (i.e., contacts at Antonov).
For now, I am still the Embassy's POC and Ponomarenko is the GOU's POCo
Please let us know if you need us (the post) to do anything in order to secure
the plane'S clearance into the U.S. airspace.
please let me know if there are any other issues that we should address to
make this airlift as smooth as possible?
Thank you.
Best regards,
Margaret
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Economic Officer
U.S. Embassy Kiev
Work: +38-044-490-4514
Fax: +38-044-490-4277
Cc: Kramer, Douglas R; Ramlall,Juliet M; Carlson, Aubrey Ai' Kent,
George P; EUR-UMB-DL; TaskForce-l
All-
Thank you for, all your work on Ukraine's offer of assistance. Please
accept my apologies for re-opening the issue.
I received a call from Task Force 1 at about 1730 EDT. They (TF1 and
FEMA) have identified a need which the Ukrainians may be able to fill. According to TF1,
we have a need, on or about September 19, for an AN-124 aircraft to pick-up supplies at
Ramstein AFB, and then delivered to Little Rock APB. The supplies to meet current needs
have already been donated. Some of these supplies are already at Ramstein, some are in
transit to the AFB.
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TF1 is aware that Ukraine could only send the plane if it were loaded
with Ukraine-origin supplies. However, according to TF1, FEMA has already received needed
supplies at Ramstein. The greatest need now is for transportation. I offered, and TF1
encouraged, that we could approach the Ukrainians once more to see if they would be
I placed a call with the Ukraine Embassy to see if they could approach
the GOU, but they are busy with UNGA and have not replied. Could Post (Margaret) approach
the GOU one more time to see if they would be willing to pay for and contract an AN-124
for this delivery? I will plan to double-track with the Ukraine Embassy in Washington
tomorrow morning.
Thank you,
Darren
From: eMS TaskForcelE(S/ES-O/TF)

Hi Darren,
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1. Proposed itinerary would likely be Kiev-'Ramstein-Little
Rock AFB, OOA 19 Sept.
2. Payload would be determined based on NATO partners able

to deliver to Ramstein by the 19th.
3. Confirmed that US military will load and unload cargo.
We have a NATO contact here in DC whom we at OFDA Logistics

are working with to coordinate this movement. Thanks for any help the Ukraine can offer.
Sherry Hazelhurst
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Bentes, Jullanna W
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Sent: Tuesday,October 11, 200510:09 AM B5
To: Hultman, Darren W{Main State}; Gutherie, Peter A{HST, Room 3422}; Norman, Alain G{Main State};
Yu, Alan K(Main State)
Cc: Wolf, Benedict(Main State); Kramer, Douglas R
SUbject: RE: For Clearance: (UN) UKRAINE: CONFIRMATION OF ASSISTANCE RECEIVED AND
ASSISTANCE ~OT NEEDED FOR KATRINA
I agree. The last point can be removed. What the Ukrainians urgently need n0Y" is what is included in talking
points 2 and) of lhedraft cable Section 3.
We can address the last point separately if the U.S. is still interested in approaching Ukrainians regarding a
possible use of AN 1 2 4 . ' .
Best regards,
Margaret
Economic Officer
U.S. Embassy in Kiev
Sent: Friday, October 07,200511:22 PM
To: Gutherie, Peter A; Norman, Alain G; Yu, Alan K
Cc: BulaDuane, Malgorzata X(Kiev); \oYolf, Benedict
Subject: RE: For Clearance: (UN) UKRAINE: CONFIRMATION OF ASSISTANCE RECEIVED AND
ASSISTANCE NOT NEEDED FOR KATRINA
Thanks, Peter. Good points. As to the first point. the statement is true. FEMA had not determined that the
assistance was needed. Although our official line was that we would not decline any offers, the fact is that
the supplies were not needed, while the airlift was needed.
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EURlPGI, Margaret· would you guys object to pulling the last point?
Thanks,
Darren
From: Gutherie, Peter A

Sent: Friday, October 07, 200S 4:40 PM
To: Hultman, Darren W; Norman, Alain G; Yu, Alan K; McCarthy, Deborah A; Harris, Michelle F; Pilcher,
William B{SjES-O); Visek, Richard C; Johnson, Karen K; Stephens, Ronald; Plunkett, Peggy L
Cc: BulaDuane, Malgorzata X(Kiev); Wolf, Benedict
Subject: RE:For Clearance: (UN) UKRAINE: CONFIRMATION OF ASSISTANCE RECEIVED AND
. 2 questions/comments:
1) Can we say, as a point of fact, that by Sept. 16th FEMA had made its determination that the GOU
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assistance was notneeded? My personal recollection is that this is accurate. But someone should have a
record that this determination had been made by the 16th.
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sent: Friday, October 07,2005 1:45 PM
To: Norman, Alain G; Yu, Alan K; McCarthy, Deborah A; Harris, Michelle F; Pilcher, William B(S/ES-
0); Gutherie, Peter A; Visek, Richard C; Johnson, Karen K; Stephens, Ronald; Plunkett, Peggy L
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Attached please find for clearance draft reply to Kiev 3916, an action request from Kiev to provide
the Ukrainians with information that will allow the Government of Ukraine to account for assistance
provided following Hurricane Katrina. I have included each of you on this list as you had been
referred to me by at least one other person also on this list as being someone who should see this.
Following the hurricane. the GOU made a number of offers of assistance; most were not needed
and declined. The only assistance accepted was airlift capacity in the form of a single flight of an
AN-124 cargo plane from Ramstein AFB in Germany to Little Rock AFB. This flight carried supplies
donated by NATO members. The GOU now needs our assistance because the funding was
originally obligated for Ukraine-origin supplies that the USG did not need, and was instead used to
provide transportation. which we did need.
There has been some confusion regarding the delivery of Dutch de-watering pumps to New
Orleans. (The pumps are large and can be carried by only one production aircraft - the AN-124,
which is produced in Ukraine.) In that case, the Dutch contracted directly with a Ukralnlan company
(Antcnov) to transport the pumps to the U.S. The GOU was at no time involved in the transportation
of the Dutch pumps to the U.S.
However, it has been suggested that w'e may approach the GOU for assistance in transporting the
Dutch de-watering pumps back to the Netherlands when they are no longer needed. The GOU
might provide this capability, it appears the GOU might have remaining hurricane relief funds with
which they could support the transport of the pumps back to the Netherlands. Therefore, the final
talking point has been added raising this possible request. Post agrees with this approach, if this
assistance would be helpful.
With ttiat in mind, please provide your clearance/comments/suggestions.
Thanks,
Darren
Darren Hultman
Washington, D.C. 20520
Pbone:(202)647-6799
Fax: (202) 647-3506
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From: CMS TaskForce1-Director(SfES-OfTF)
Sent: Friday, September 16, 20056:44 PM RELEASED IN PART
To: Katrina Working Group B6 .
Cc: SES-O_CMS
Subject: FW: Updated Information on Ukrainian AN 124 Airlift of NATO Cargo from Ramstein AFB
Importance: High
sent: Friday, September 16,2005 12:27PM
To:1 I · . 136
Cc: TaskForce-1; Herbst, john E; Gwaltney, Sheila 5; Kramer, Douglas R; Schutte, John Pi Cross, Mary H;
Ramlall, Juliet M; carlson, Aubrey A; Kent, George P; CMS TaskForce1F;1 ~ultman,
Darren W; Cockrell, John 0; Oppenheim, Jeffrey T; EUR-UMB-DL
Subject: Updated Information on Ukrainian AN 124 Airlift of NATO cargo from Ramstein AFB
Importance: High .
John,
Thank you for the flight details (below). I forwarded them to our poes at Antonov Alex Grytsenko or Leonid, e-
mail: I +1
Idirect tel: prmobile phone: 4 I.
Antonov has your contact information and phone numbers to Martin Spillman and Thomas Barker on your team.
As discussed during the conference call that you and I had with Antonov tonight, an AN 124 to be used
for Ramstein airlift is actually already in Germany at Hahn (near Frankfurt), and not in Kiev as we were led to
believe.
Antonov is already preparing air clearance applications to the German authorities and other documents. Antonov
might turn to us at some point to help them speed up these process through our contacts in Germany. For now,
they will just file paperwork with the appropriate authorities.
I understand that both the U.S. and Antonov want this done as soon as possible and are still working towards
September 19 date.
Just asa background information, Ileamed about the plane location directly from Antonov, Polishchuk never
mentioned that fact. . In fact, he still told Antonov that the U.S. requested Kiev as a point of departure because we
want their supplies! Knowing that the plane is in Germany, Polischuk still wanted the plane to return to Kiev and
for us to request the routing Kiev-Ramstein-Little Rock.
However, I agreed with Antonov that it made absolutely no sense economically or time wise for the plane to return
to Ukraine only to pick up 5 members of the Ministries and 8 tons of Ukrainian Red Cross supplies that the
U.S. does not need and was willing to accept it only as an appreciative gesture to the Ukrainian people.
I told Polishchuk that we canonly request Ramstein AFB-Little Rock AFB routing because we could not be
wastefully spending the money allocated by the GOU to this airlift mission.
.Because of the aircraft location, it is likely that nobody from Ukraine will accompany the flight if the flight occurs on
. Monday, September 19. It is still possible that the earlier mentioned 5 persons from the Ministry of the
Extraordinary Affairs might join the aircraft in Germany if the airlift happens on Tuesday or Wed (after they obtain
their German visas; they already received the U.S. visa today).
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Regarding the symbolic 8 tons from the Ukrainian Red Cross:
We can follow up on this issue next week. If the FEMA accepted this aid and if it so happens that one of a small
NATO plane is still picking up loads from different NATO partners in the area (like on Sunday from Bucharest) and
could stop in Kiev to pick it up, it would be great. In any event, this load is not going on AN 124, so you have the
full capacity of the plane to your disposal.
Please call me at +380-50-355-9810 i.fyou need any information from me.
Thank you very much for all your help in making this airlift happen.
Best regards.
Margaret
Routing
Ramstein AFB - Little Rock AFB
Timing
Arrive' Ramstein 19 Sep 05. Not before 08002
Depart Ramstein as required by An124 in accordance with loading time and crew duty requirements.
Fuel/Technical stop· as required by An124 operator
Arrive Little Rock: as required
Load
The individual loads are on wooden euro pallets which have been loaded onto US military cargo pallets (108
inches x 88 inches and no more than 96 inches high). However, if it is better, the wooden euro pallets can be
loaded separately to the An-124 without the US military cargo pallets. Please advise what you want.
Cargo
SHAPE AMCC advises that there will be a full load for the AN-124 (up to 105 tonnes if required).
. The humanitarian cargo is Tents, Beds. Blankets. First Aid Kits. The volume is unknown, but we will ensure that a
full load is available.
Crew Requirements
Ramstein AFB will call you to advise on crewvisa requirements.
Please confirm you have received this email. I will be in this office for as Icing as required.
Regards.
B6
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From: Sula-Duane, Malgorzata
To: CMS TaskForcelF; Hultman, Darren W; Cockrell, John D; Oppenheim, Jeffrey T; EUR-UMS-DL
Cc: TaskForce-I; Herbst, John E; Gwaltney, Sheila S; Kramer, Douglas R; Schutte, John P; Cross, Mary H;
Ramlall, Juliet M; Carlson, Aubrey A; Kent, George P; Bula-Duane, Malgorzata I
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Correction:
What we urgeOFDA/FEMA to accept IS hot/not the original offer of 80 tons of supplies procured by the
GOU for $200,000 (reflected in the TF matrix). This offer was rejected by FEMA and is now off the lable.
In lieu of it, lhe GOU yesterday agreed to USG's request and will provide an AN 124 for NATO airlift from
Ramstain AFB at the GOU cost.
What we urge OFDAIFEMAJo accept is a symbolic and a much smaller offer of humanitarian aid items (8
tons, NOT 80, with a value of $10,000) coming from the Ukrainian Red Cross (not the GOU) for
donations received from regular Ukrainian people, often very poor, who still wanted to help suffering
Americans. As I mentioned in my e-mail below, the GOU view this small but symbolic donation as a help
from "people 10 people", from poor Ukrainians to now impoverished Americans.
,
Here is the list of supplies (compiled pursuant to the American Cross guidance). which I sent to the Task
Force-1 and the working group yesterday bye-mail:
Bed Sheet 99
Pillow Slip 1 J 0
Pillow 50
Blanket 300
Tooth Paste·2,580 packs
Soap 5,000
Bandage 4 boxes
Total weight about 8 tons [or approximate value 0[$10,000
It will be hard to understand for the Ukrainian officials accompanying AN 124 to Ramstain AFB and then to
Little Rock AFB (and being aware of What is loaded on the plane) Why the USG is taking 90 tons of Slovak,
Rumanian, and other Eastern European countries, supplies from Ramstain AFB,while rejecting 10 tons of
same or similar aid items from the Ukrainian people.
Thank you for bringing this issued to OFDAIFEMA's attention and for their consideration.
We look forward to receiving OFDAIFEMA answer.
Best regards,
Margaret
Maigorzata (Margaret) Bula-Duane

Economic Officer .
U.S. Embassy Kiev
Work: +38-044-490-4514
Fax: +38-044-490-4277
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sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 9:38 PM
To: Bula-Duane, Malgorzata; Hultman; Darren W; Cockrell, John D; Oppenheim, Jeffrey T; EUR-
UMB-OL .
Cc: TaskForce-! .
Subject: Ukraine: request description of 8 'tons from UKR Red cross
State has asked OFDA / FEMA to consider taking these supplies. The TF matrix here indicates the
contribution may consist of: $200,000 to procure supplies to include: 40 Tents (for 20 people),
20,000 MRE's, 2,000 Blankets half-woolen, 4,000 Bed Sheet, 2,000 Pillow, 2,000, Pillow Slip, 5,000
kg Cleaning Detergent, 2,000 pair Crutches, 30,000 Bandage packs. Can desk I post verify?
OFDAIFEMA says the tents would be most useful. .
The Secretary is very aware of the political issues of how we accept assistance. We are urging
OFDAIFEMA to say yes. .
Respectfully Yours,
Eric Falls (0700-1500, 9/15)
EUR Representative
Task-Force 1
PLEASE SLUG RESPONSES TO EUR REP .
... TASK-FORCE 1 - HURRICANE KATRINA - TASK-FORCE 1·" .
From: Bula-Ouane, Malgorzata
To: John.Hunter@shape.nato.int; CMSTaskForcelF; TaskForce-!
Cc: Oppenheim, Jeffrey T; McGinnis, Joseph 5; 5eldowitz, Stuart M; Hultman, Darren W;
Kramer, Douglas R; Ramlall, Juliet M; Carlson, Aubrey A; Kent, George P; Gwaltney, Sheila S;
Herbst, John E; Koenig, John M; Cross, Mary H; Carlson, MaryKay L; Gardner, Gregory N;
Stegniy, Svetlana S; Byers, Terri A; Wolf,. Benedict; EUR-UMB-OL; Rogers, Bruce 0; Baez,
Alejandro X; Cockrell, John D; eadrcc@hq,nato.int
Subject: Update on NATO Airlift by Ukrainian Plane
Importance: High
John,
.Pursuant to our telephone conversations, I conveyed to Polishchyk, the Ukrainian Katrina Aid
Coordinator, the following information:
4/6/2006
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1. Routing:
There is no change in the routing as earlier contemplated. The routing is still Kiev--Ramstein
AFB--liUle Rock AFB, with a possible refueling in Canada.
2, Loading:
U.S. military will load and unload the plane using the military aircraft pallets,
. TO BE CONFIRMED BY UKRAINIANS: I confirm to you tomorrow morning whether such

military aircraft pallets can be used for AN 124. Vadym Robokovsky who will
be accompanying the plane en route thought they do because AN 124 was originally
designed for the Russian military. He will double check with Antonov tomorrow.
3. Timing:
Monday, September 19 would probably be the earliest date for the Ukrainian side. Jf
an earlier delivery is need and ifPolishchuk receives money from the GOU tomorrow
to pay Antonov for the use of AN 124, it is possible to that the airlift could happen
over the weekend.
The actual timing of take off from Kiev, landing in Ramstein, taking off from Ramstein and
arriving in Little Rock AFB and the need, if any, to overnight in Germany will be determined
once the question about military aircraft pallets is answered (which will enable you and
Antonov to better estimate the time needed for loading the plane).
4. Cargo:
Total load of cargo awaiting a pick up in Ramstein is not yet know, but it would be a full load
for AN 124 which can carry up to 100 tons. '
If B tons provided by Ukrainian Red Cross is accepted by the Task Force-1, AN 124 could still
take approximately 92 tons cargo from Denmark.
·**To Task Force-1:
While not a condition to airlift of NATO cargo, delivering the Ukrainian supplies gathered by
the Ukrainian Red Cross is a political issue. These supplies have been purchased by the
Red Cross from the money donated by regular Ukrainian folks who are often very poor, and
yet gave what they had to help Katrina's victims. Because of that, the GOU views this
particular donation as a gift "from the people to the people." If these B tons could be
accepted, we would urge to do so for these reasons.•••
AWAITING RESPONSE FROM TASK FORCE-1 REGARDING ACCEPTANCE
Polishchuk understands that we ask them to take as much AN 124 can take, however he still
need this information to make the flight arrangement (including determining the amount and
cost of the fuel needed, etc.) .
PLEASE PROVIDE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE: at least some details regarding the type of
cargo, its dimensions, volume, packaging, separation of various items, etc. (in metric
system)
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I continue to be the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine POC for the planned NATO airlift for all general
questions. After business hours, you can reach me at my mobile phone #:
9810. .. .
1 I B6
b. Ukrainian side
. Serhiy Polishchyk of the Ministry of Extraordinary Situations (tel: -II rax: 0

I ttinues to be the Ukrainian POC for all general questions and he will
communicate Wit you through me (because of the language issue). .
d. Antonov
We are still awaiting to determine the designated. person at Antonov for all technical
(ust FYI, the 'f"

questions regarding the operation of the plane, cargo, air space clearances, documents, etc.
telephone number to Antonov is: 1 r d fax # is 0
In the meantime, Polishchuk and his deputy Robokovsky coordinate all communication.
Best regards,
Margaret

Economic Officer
U.S. Embassy Kiev
Work: +38~044-490-4514
Fax: +38-044-490-4277
From: Cockrell, John 0
To: Bula-Ouane, Malgorzata
Margaret,
Excellent news. In order to get this moving as fast as possible, I believe the .
.Ukrainians need to be told to contact NATO's EADRCC (Euro-Atlantic Disaster
NATO's EADRCC is working to coordinate exactly those questions that you pose in
point ~ below, and Ukrainian officials will be able to coordinate their movement most
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effectively there. The EADRCC has already learned of this Ukrainian offer from their
rep in Washington, so they are expecting just this type of inquiry from Ukraine.
Ukrainians just need to make that connection.
The email address for the EAORCC is: ~adrcc@ng.nato.int

Phone number: 32-2-707-2670
Fax number: 32-2-707-2677
Please keep me and Jeff Oppenheim cc'd on any email traffic.
Thanks,
John
John D. Cockrell
32-2-724-3136

Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: FW: URGENT: Ukraine's Assistance to Katrina -- NATO AIRUFT BY AN 124
APPROVED
Importance: High
----·-Original Message-----
sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 6:U AM
To: Hultman, Darren W; CMS TaskForcelE
Cc: Kramer, Douglas R; Ramlall, Juliet M; Carlson, Aubrey A; Kent, George P; EUR-'
UMB-Dl; TaskForce-l; Gwaltney, Sheila S; Herbst, John E; Cross, Mary H; Carlson,
MaryKay L; Gardner, Gregory N; Stegniy, SvetlanaS; SChutte, John P; Byers, Terri A;
Wolf, Benedict . '.
SUbject: URGENT: Ukraine's Assistance to Katrina -. NATO AIRUFT BY AN 124
APPROVED
Importance: High
OurA/S level Katrina POC at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) (Anatoly
Ponomarenko who will be traveling to the U.S. later this week) told me in
Serhiey Polyshchuk's (the Katrina Assistance Coordinator) presence that the
GOU agreed to provide an AN-124 aircraft at the GOU's expenseto pick-up
supplies at Ramstein AFB, and then deliver them to Little Rock, AFB on
September 19.
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In addition, four people from the Ministry of the Extraordinary Situations

(MES) (Polishchuk, Robokovsky, Sokorenko and one more to be determined)
and one person from the MFA (most likely our working level Katrina poe
Brisiuck) will accompany the plane to the U.S. We will work with the MFA
and our Consular Section to facilitate issuance of the U.S..visas for them on the
expedited basis.
As part of the package, the GOU asked that we accept about 8 tons of supplies
provided by the Ukrainian Red Cross (sanitary/hygiene products and bedding,
as specified on the American Red Cross website).
The total capacity of AN-124 is about 90,000 tons. (Since the GOU covers the
round trip cost of AN-l 24, they want to make sure that the plane's full capacity
is used). .
diplomatic clearance prior to being loaded on AN 124.
a. most importantly, the type, weight, volume, and dimensions of the cargo to be .
picked up at Ramstein AFB (in metric tons, cubic meters, etc)
We understand from Sherry's yesterday's message that the load will depend on what
the NATO partners managed to deliver to Ramstein by September 19. However, the
Ukrainian side needs to know those details in advance in order to make arrangements.
b. timing of the flight (take off, stop at Ramstein, and estimated arrival at Little Rock
AFB). Please note that the plane may need to refuel in Canada (this cost of this extra
stop if needed is also covered by the GOU).
Please specify at your earliest convenience the area of expertise/authority for each
such POC on the U.S. side that the Mission or the Ukrainian side could contact with
specific questions. I will work with Polishchuk to obtain the same on the Ukrainian
side (i.e., contacts at Antonov). .
For now, I ani still the Embassy's POC and Ponomarenko is the GOU's POCo
Please let us know if you need us (the post) to do anything in order to secure the
plane's clearance into the U.S. airspace.
Please let me know if there are any other issues that we should address to make this
airlift as smooth as possible?
Thank you.
Best regards,
Margaret

Economic Officer
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U.S. Embassy Kiev

Work: +38-044-490-4514
Fax: +38-044-490-4277 .
e-mail: bUla-duanem@state.gov
To: Gwaltney,Sheila S; Bula-Duane, Malgorzata
Cc: Kramer, Douglas R; Ramlall, Juliet M; Carlson, Aubrey A; Kent, George Pi
EUR-UMB-DL; TaskForce-!
AII-
Thank you for all your work on Ukraine's offer of assistance. Please accept my
apologies for re-opening the issue.
, received a call from Task Force 1 at about 1730 EDT. They (TF1 and FEMA)
have identified a need which the Ukrainians may be able to fill. According to
TF1, we have a need, on or about September 19, for an AN-124 aircraft to pick-
up supplies at Ramstein AF8, and then delivered to Little Rock AFB. The
supplies to meet current needs have already been donated. Some of these
supplies are already at Ramstein, some are in transit to tile AFB.
is
TF1 aware that Ukraine could only send the plane if it were loaded with
L1kraine-origin supplies. However, according to TF1, FEMA has already
received needed supplies at Ramstein. The greatest need now is for
transportation. I offered, and TF1 encouraged, that we could approach the
Ukrainians once more to see if they would be willing to contribute the aircraft for
transportation of the supplies which will be at Ramstein September 19.
I placed a call with the Ukraine Embassy to see if they could approach the
GOLI. but they are busy with UNGA and have not replied. Could Post
(Margaret) approach the GOU one more time to see if they would be willing to
pay for and contract an AN-124 for this delivery? I will plan to double-track with
the Ukraine Embassy in Washington tomorrow morning. J
Thank you,
Darren .
From: eMS TaskForce1E(S/ES-O{fF)

sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 9:42 AM
Hi Darren,
1. Proposed itinerary would likely be Kiev-Ramstein-Little Rock
AFB, OOA 19 Sept.
2. Payload would be determined based on NATO partners able to
deliver to Ramstein by the 19th.
We have a NATO contact here in DC whom we at OFDA Logistics

are working with to coordinate this movement. Thanks for any
help the Ukraine can offer.
Sherry Hazelhurst
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Bentes, Julianna W LTI71.

From: Hultman, Darren W RELEASED IN FlTLL
Sent: Friday. October 07, 2005 4:36 PM .
To: Norman, Alain G; Yu, Alan K; McCarthy, Deborah A; Harris, Michelle F; Pilcher. William B(S/ES-O);
Gutherie, Peter A; Visek, Richard C; Johnson, Karen K; Stephens, Ronald; Plunkett, Peggy L
Cc: . Wolf, Benedict; BulaDuane, Malgorzata X(Kiev) j
Importance: High
Everyone-
Thank you for your input. If you have not yet replied, please be sure to send your clearance to Benedict Wolf,
Ukraine Economic Desk Officer (on the CC line), I will be out of the office and Benedict will cover.
Thank you again for your input,

Darren

Sent: Friday, October 07,2005 1:45 PM
To: Norman, Alain G; Yu, Alan K; McCarthy, Deborah A; Harris, Michelle F; Pilcher, William B(S/ES-O); Gutherie,
Peter A; Visek, Richard C; Johnson, Karen K; Stephens, Ronald; Plunkett, Peggy L
Cc: BulaDuane, Malgorzata X(Kiev)i Wolf, Benedict .
Subject: For Clearance: (UN) UKRAINE: CONFIRMATION OF ASSISTANCE RECEIVED AND ASSISTANCE NOT
NEEDED FOR KATRINA
UNCLASSIFIED
Attached please find for clearance draft reply to Kiev 3916, an action request from Kiev to provide the Ukrainians
with information that will allow the Government of Ukraine 10account for assistance provided following Hurricane
Katrina. I have included each of you on this list as you had been referred to me by at least one other person also
on this list as being someone who should see this.
Following the hurricane, the GOU made a number of offers of assistance; most were not needed and declined.
The only assistance accepted was airlift capacity in the form of a single flight of an AN·124 cargo plane from
Ramstein AFB in Germany to Little Rock AFB. This flight carried supplies donated by NATO members. The
GOU now needs our assistance because the funding was originally obligated for Ukraine~rigin supplies that the
USG did not need, and was instead used to provide transportation, which we did need.
There has been some confusion regarding the delivery of Dutch de-watering pumps to New Orleans. (The pumps
are large and can be carried by only one production alrcratt- the AN-124, which is produced in Ukraine.) In that
case, the Dutch contracted directly with a Ukrainian company (Antonov) to transport the pumps to the U.S. The
GOU was at no time involved in the transportation of the Dutch pumps to the U.S.
However, it has been suggested that we may approach the GOU for assistance in transporting the Dutch de-
watering pumps back to the Nether1ands when they are no longer needed. The GOU might provide this
capability, it appears the GOU might have remaining hurricane relief funds with which they could support the
transport of the pumps back to the Netherlands. Therefore. the final talking point has been added raising this
possible request. Post agrees with this approach, if this assistance would be helpful.
With that in mind, please provide your clearance/comments/suggestions.
Thanks,
Darren
Darren Hultman
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THE HAGUE PLEASE PASS TO DATT
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AEMR, BAlD, PREL, HR, ECON, UP
SUBJECT: UKRAINE: CONFIRMATION OF ASSISTANCE RECEIVED AND

REF: KIEV 3916
1. This is an action request. See paras 2 and 3.
2. This cable contains official USG response to

assistance offers from the Government of Ukraine for
Hurricane Katrina. Embassy Kiev should deliver the points
in para 3 to the appropriate GOU officials. Points may be
left as a nonpaper or incorporated into a letter as
appropriate.
~~ Begin talking points:
The U.s. Government is grateful for the generous offers

. of assistance from Ukraine in the aftermath of Hurricane
Katrina.
-- We were pleased to accept your offer of the use of an

AN-124 aircraft to provide needed support to NATO for
a1.rlifting supplies from Ramstein Air Force Base in
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Germany to Little Rock, Arkansas when this vital airlift
capacity was needed most.
-- Although we are grateful to the Government of Ukraine

for its offers of humanitarian aid supplies ,due to the
dynamic situation in the disaster area and our ongoing
assessme~ts of needs, our emergency officials determined
as of September 16 that we are unable to accept these
offers of material and personnel support.
-- The support provided by the Government of Ukraine has

made a tremendous difference in the lives of victims of
Hurricane Katrina. Please accept our gratitude for
Ukraine's generous offer of assistance and expressions of
concern.
End talking points.
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'From: Norman, Alain G
Sent: Thursday, October 06,200512:07 PM
To: Falls, Eric G; Micheli, Marcus R
Cc: Gallagher, Michael F; Nolan, Edwin R; Yu, Alan K
Subject: FW: Asking for your help re: GOU REQUESTS CONFIRMATION THAT NO SUPPLIES
NEEDED FOR KATRINA' UNITED STATES DEP ARTMENT OF STATE
DATE/CASE 10: 23 AUG 2006· 200503991
Further to your sep email, I'm forwarding you this, FYI, just to help close the loop a bit more re: Dutch Pumps.

Sent: Wednesday, October OS, 2005 2:55 PM
To: Pilcher, William B(S/ES-O); Norman, Alain G; BulaDuane, Malgorzata X(Kiev)
Cc: Yu, Alan K; Plunkett, Peggy L; EUR-Ukraine Desk
Subject: RE: Asking for your help re: GOU REQUESTS CONFIRMATION THAT NO SUPPUES NEEDED FOR KATRINA
The AN-124 to bring supplies was a one-time thing. The going price for that trip is a little over $500,000; the airlift was
originally offered in connection with a donation of Ukraine-origin supplies. The GOU had authorized the equivalent of USD
200,000 to purchase and transport supplies to the US ,following the hurricane. As it turned out, FEMA had no use for the
supplies. and the offer was declined. However, the Ukrainians were anxious to provide something, and FEMA eventually
decided that we needed the airlift to bring supplies from NATO allies to Little Rock. The GOU was happy to provide the
airlift capacity. The Ukrainians also were likely able to provide the airlift at a deeply discounted rate. As the Ukrainian
Charge told me "the price you pay, and the price we pay... might be different," .
The confusion here comes from the fact that the Dutch on their own contracted with Antonov, a Ukrainian company, to fly
the pumps from the Netherlands to New Orleans. This is the same company, flying the same type of plane, as later
provided the airlift to bring supplies from Rarnstein to Little Rock. When people say that a Ukrainian plane ferried the
Dutch pumps, they are correct in that the plane is of Ukrainian origin - but it's not the plane that the GOU provided through
its assistance. .
This takes us back to Kiev 3916. The Ukrainians need to account for the fact that the authorized funding was spent solely
on transport, and not supplies. as the Ukrainian offer originally envisioned. The State response to the action request in
Kiev 3916 isaimed at helping the GOU satisfy their own accounting.
That said, I'm looping in Margaret Bula-Duane, primary POC on Katrina matters at Embassy Kiev. Margaret, does Post
have an opinion as to whether the letter requested in Kiev 3916 is the appropriate vehicle for making a request for
additional airlift, on or about October 7?
Thanks for everyone's help,

Darren
From: Pilcher, William B

. Sent: Wednesday, October 05,2005 1:19 PM
To: Hultman, Darren W(Main State); Norman, Alain G(Main State)
Cc: Yu, Alan K(Main State); Plunkett, Peggy L
SUbject: RE: Asking for your help re: GOU REQUESTS CONFIRMATION THAT NO SUPPUES NEEDED FOR KATRINA
I •
I think I remember that the Ukrainians had offered a -124. I'd assumed that was the offer that brought over the
pumps/truck. " .
There is still a need to get the Dutch's pump truck w/ crane, trailer and tools back on or about 7 Oct. We may want to
keep that option open (if they're still offering the -124), Do you have any more info on the offer of the -124? Was it a one-
time good deal? I agree we should keep the two separate, but the -124 is the only aircraft that the truck/crane will fit on
evidently, so it would be nice to have that available ... Any ideas? I'd like to hear what Post has to say...

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sent: Wednesday, October05,200511:05 AM
To: Norman, Alain G; Pilcher, William B(S/ES-O).
Cc: Yu, Alan K
Subject: RE: Asldng for your help re: GOU REQUESTS CONFIRMATION THATNO SUPPUES NEEDED FOR KATRINA
Alain, BiII-
Thanks. My understanding is that the Dutch chartered the AN-124 themselves to bring the pumps to NO. The charter was
through a Ukraine company, but that transit was not assistance from the GOU. While it is OK to go back to the Ukrainians
and ask for additional airlift when the pumps need to be brought back to the Netherlands, my thought is that I wouldn't
recommend connecting the two. I think the two issues are discrete, and mentioning the two in the same communication
invites confusion. Moreover, we don't yet know when the pumps will need to be sent back to the Netherlands, I have sent
a note to Post asking their input, but no reply yet. If you clear, I am happy to hold onto the cable until Post gets back to
me. Finally, please note that this is in reply to an action request in Kiev 3916.
Thanks.
Darren
From: Norman, Alain G

sent: Wednesday, October OS, 20059:28 AM
To: Pilcher, William B(S/ES-O)
Cc: Yu, Alan K; Hultman, Darren W
Subject: FW: Asking for your help re: GOU REQUESTS CONFIRMATION THAT NO SUPPliES NEEDED FOR KATRINA
Importance: High
'Bill,
The Ukrainians want a cable to close the loop on assistance accepted/denied (although I'm sure we've already thanked
them for the airlift already).
Darren has kindly worked up a draft cable text (Which looks fine to me) - your clearance is needed, but more than that, do
you think we.need somehow to indicate the door should be kept open to using the AN-124 to get the Dutch pumps
returned? .
Thanks for your advice.
Alain

Sent: Wednesday, October OS, 20058:28 AM
To: Norman, Alain G
Subject: FW: Asking for your help re: GOU REQUESTS CONFIRMATION THAT NO SUPPliES NEEDED FOR KATRINA
Alain-
Below is the text of the cable for Kiev. I ran it by Margaret Bula-Duane, Kiev's POC for all things Katrina, and she says this
text will suit their purpose. Can you look it over, clear, and perhaps suggest any other offices that may need to clear? Is
there a "Katrina remnants' group that is following up on Katrina stuff?
Thanks again,
Darren

Sent: Monday, October 03,20054:04 PM
To: Norman, Alain G
Subject: RE: Asking for your help re: GOU REQUESTS CONF[RMATION THAT NO SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR KATRINA
Alain-
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Using your France sample. and taking into accounts Post's request, I drafted the following. Remember, Embassy Kiev is
being asked for a letter that would help the GOU account for Spending money on providing airlift capacity (which we
needed), even though that money was earmarked for relief supplies (which we did not need). I have not cleared it with
anyone. Please look it over, and if you have a suggestion other than sending this from the desk, let me know. (Also, could
you give me a heads-up on what clearances outside of you and my office I would need?)
2. This cable contains official USG response to assistance offers from the
Government of Ukraine for Hurriaane Katrina. Embassy Kiev should deliver
the points in para 3 to the appropriate GOU officials. Points may be left
as a nonpaper or incorporated into a letter as appropriate.
3. Begin talking points:
The U.S. Government is grateful for the generous offers of assistance

from Ukraine in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
-- We were pleased to accept your offer of the use of an AN-124 aircraft to

airlift supplies from Ramsgtein Air Force ,Base in Germany to Little Rock,
Arkansas which provided vital airlift capacity when it was needed most.
-- Although we are grateful to the Government of Ukraine for its offers of

humanitarian aid supplies, our emergency officials determined as of
September 16,that we are unable to accept:them or any other offers of
mat.e r i a I or personnel support.
-- The support provided by the Government ,of Ukraine has made a tremendous
difference in the lives of victims of Hurricane Katrina. Please,accept our
gratitude for Ukraine's generous offer of 'assistance and expressions of
concern.
End talking points.
Thanks,
Darren

sent: Friday, September 30,20055:30 PM
Subject: RE.: Asking for your! help re: GOU REQUESTS CONFIRMATION THAT NO SUPPUES NEEDED FOR KATRINA
Per our conversation, a possible sample cable.

«File: France - Partial Acceptance Cable for Hurricane Katrina.assistance - draft - v l.doc >

Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 5:28 PM
To: Norman, Alain G
Subject: FW: Asking for your help re: GOU REQUESTS CONFIRMATION THAT NO SUPPUES NEEDED FOR KATRINA
Per our conversation.
From: BulaDuane, Malgorzata X

To: Hultman, Darren W(Main State)
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Cc: Kramer, Douglas R; Schutte, John P .
Subject: Asking for your help re: GOLI REQUESTS CONFIRMATION THAT NO SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR KATRINA
«File: (UN) KIEV 3916»

Dear Darren,
I left you a voice message today asking for your help in obtaining the Department's authorization requested in our action
request cable of September 28 (attached above).
In that cable, we request Department's authorization for our Embassy to provide the MES a letter stating that, as of
September 16 (a) none of the humanitarian aid contributions offered by Ukraine were needed, and (b) the transportation
services of the AN-124 cargo plane from Ramstein AFB were needed and accepted.
We believe such a statement will help GOLI counterparts who did provide assistance to close out their internal
procurement paperwork. .
Polishchuk and Robokovsky of the Ministry of Emergency Situations and Oleksandr Khara of the MFA (all members of the
Ukrainian delegation that flew to Little Rock on the AN 124) have been calling me several times per day, requesting that
letter from us. According to Khara, Mr. Ponomarenko, Director of the 2nd Directorate at the MFA, is inquiring about it as
well. Apparenlly, they need it as soon as possible.
Thank you very much for your help.
Best regards,
Margaret
Margaret Bula-Duane
Economic Section
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To: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: Dutch Pump Movement RELEASED IN PART
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From: Parks, Forrest T

Sent: Thursday, September 08,20056:09:51 AM
To: eMS TaskForee1 F
SUbject: RE: Dutch Pump Movement
Is there a reason this was sent out to Minsk American? Minsk American contains all American personnel
assigned to Minsk, BELARUS, and may have been sent to many people who do not have a need to know this
info. .
Also, not sure why anyone from Belarus would need to be involved with this since it is talking about the
Ukrainians.
Forrest T. Parks
SFC, USA
Operations Coordinator
USDAO Minsk
Tel:375~17-210-1283
Fax: 375-17-234-7853
Cell: I I B6
This e-mail message is UNCLASSIFIED based on the definitions provided in E.O. 12956
sent: Thursday, September 08,2005 12:55 AM
Cc: EUR-Ukraine Desk; TaskForce-l
From: CMS TaskForcelG
sent: Thursday, September 08,2005 12:42 AM
To: CMS TaskForcelF
Cc: TaskForce-l
SUbject: FW: Dutch Pump M9vement

REYJJ:,l';: ~YTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
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Just got off the phone with NORTHCOM and they are very interested in the use of a Antonov aircraft
but are concerned with the phrase "offering the use of." Can your please forward to the desk to
determine if the "offer" is free, we cover their costs or will we need to pay all transportation costs.
Thanks,
Dennis
-----Original Me5SClge----
sent: Wednesday, september 07,2005 10:08 PM
To: 'O'Connor, Brian E, LTC, JCS, 34'; TaskForee-1
Cc: Bishop, Jeb 5, Lt Col, JCS J4; 'phillip.kessler@northcom.mil'; TaskForce-l
Subject: RE: Dutch Pump Movement
In case NORTHCOM is interested, Ukraine is offering the use of a Antonov Rusran aircraft to the
U.S. if needed. The request came from GoU Foreign Minister Tarasyuk. I don't know if this aircraft
would meet your lift requirements (it is described as having the capacity comparable to a C -5 but I'll
leave it to airlift personnel to determine the size and weight a Ruslan can lift).
Erica B. Russell
TF Hurricane Katrina
Department of State
(202) 647-6611
-----Original Message---
From: O'Connor, Brian E, LTC, JCS, 34 [mailto:brian.oconnor@js.pentagon.mil]
sent: Wednesday, September 07,20058:03 PM
To: TaskForce-l
ce Bishop, Jeb 5, Lt Col, JCS 34
To Wh0rTl it May Concern

Lt Col Brian O'Connor
JLOC
703-697-0829
Joint Staff J4/MD

DSN: 671-9895
Comm: 703-571-9895
brian.oconnor@js.pentagon.mil
---Original Message---- .
From: O'Connor, Brian E, LTC, JCS, )4
Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 7:54 PM
To: Bishop, Jeb S, Lt Col, JCSJ4; Ulrich, Mark R, LTC, JCSJ4 MD; Mai, Bradley C, COR, JCS]4; J4 JLOC REP, 697-0744; J-4
EngIneering Division; J-4 Mobility Division; Motzko Roger A CDRUSNRNORADUSNORTHCOM J42; HK Briefer Spt2, JCS)3
(
ce. Stein, Kurt J, Cal, JCS,)4; Arnista, Alexander J, Col, JCS ]4; Jacka, Donald l, MG, JCS)4
Subject: Dutch Pumps
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To All
Per NORTHCOM, the Dutch pump move"merit is on hold. The load is too big for a C-S (size-wise)
so NORTHCOM is looking into contracting an AN-124 (C-5sky) for a possible departure on 9 Sep.
Will keep you advised.
Lt Col Brian O'Connor
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O'Herron, Petra C
UL:EA~:E .
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 12:24 AM .
To: CMS TaskForce1f; CMS TaskForce1loggerB
Cc: TaskForce-1; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Phone Call
Called Ms Jordan back at the request of David Lindwall. she did confirmed that the requested information was time
sensitive. She decided to tell her caller that she did not have an answer as of now, as the caller called after 11 :00. I told
her that we could gel an answer in a couple of hours, she says that it was not necessary..
----Original Message----
From: eMS TaskForcelF
Sent: saturday, september10, 2005 12:03AM
To: CMS TaskForcelLoggerB
Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: Phone call
The Duty Press Officer Ms Jordan (202) 246-7228 called at 11:30, saying that she has been contacted by Forbes
Magazine inquiring about the status of the US govt acceptance of the Netherlands Offer. Awaiting Coordinator
clearance on appropriate response.
Respectfully Yours,
Marie Pyle (1100-0700 EST, 9/9-9/10)
EUR Representative
Task-Force 1
*** TASK·FORCE 1 • HURRICANE KATRINA - TASK-FORCE 1,***
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Hultman, Darren W B6
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Sent: \ Friday, October 07, 2005 2:30 PM
Subject: FW: For Clearance: (UN) UKRAINE: CONFIRMATION OF ASSISTANCE RECEIVED AND
Hi Darren,
I made a minor edit to the language used in paragraph three, third bullet, to try to "soften it up a little." Only a
suggestion to incorporate it, but not required.
Mil Ad clears
. REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA B6
DATE/CASE-ID: 23 AUG 2006 200503991

Sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 1:45 PM
To: Norman, Alain Gj Yu, Alan Kj McCarthy, Deborah Aj Harris, Michelle Fj I ~utherie, B6
Peter Aj Visek, Richard Cj Johnson, Karen Kj Stephens, Ronald: Plunkett, Peggy [
Cc: BulaDuane, Malgorzata X(Kiev)j Wolf, Benedict
SUbject: For Clearance: (UN) UKRAINE: CONFIRMATION OF ASSISTANCE RECEIVED AND ASSISTANCE NOT
NEEDED FOR KATRINA
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with information that will allow the Government of Ukraine to account for assistance provided following Hurricane
FollOWing the hurricane, the GOU made a number of offers of assistance; most were not needed and declined.
The only assistance accepted was airlift capacity in the form of a single flight of an AN-124 cargo plane from
Ramstein AFB in Germany to Little Rock AFB .. This flight carried supplies donated by NATO members. The
GOU now needs our assistance because the funding was originally obligated for Ukraine-origin supplies that the
USG did not need. and was instead used to provide transportation, which we did need.
There has been some confusion regarding the delivery of Dutch de-watennq pumps to New Orleans. (The pumps
are large and can be carried by only one production aircraft - the AN-124, which is produced in Ukraine.) In that
GOU was at no time involved In the transportation of the Dutch pumps to the U.S.
watering pumps back to the Netherlands when they are no longer needed. The GOU might provide this
transport of the pumps back to the Netherlands. Therefore, the final talking point has been added raising this
possible request. Post agrees with this approach. if this assistance would be helpful.
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Thanks,
Darren
Darren Hultman
220] C Street, N.W., Room 4427
Phone: (202) 647-6799

Fax: (202) 647-3506
...1 ..•• ' ; ;
Oliva, Amber M
From: rmtkatrina jo t [rmtkatrina-,01@ofda.net]

Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2005 11 :28 AM
To: john.hunter@shape.nato.int; 8wingops@forces.gc.ca
Cc: .OFDALogistics; Tim.Bennett2@pentagon.af.mil; PM-ActionTeam; Murphey William C Maj
USAF NORAO USNORTHCOM J47; 314AW.CP@littlerock.af.mil; TaskForce-1; Canedo,
Denese Merritt(Main State Rm 2242)
Subject: RE: Dip clearance Number
Dip Oearance.pdf
Hi Group,
Please find attached the Diplomatic Clearance approval for the Canadian A310 NATO
09-16-004 flight for Little Rock Air Force. Please pass this to the appropriate groups.
Cheers,
Tresja
Logistics Specialist
USAID/OFDA Logistics
703 526 2206
ofdalogistics@usaid.gov
From: john.hunter@shape.nato.int [mailto:john.hunter@shape.nato.int]
Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2005 7:58 AM
To: 8wingops@forces.gc.ca
Cc: OFDALogistics
~ubject: FW: Dip clearance Number
Classification: RELEASABLE FOR INTERNET TRANSMISSION
Good morning 8 Wg Duty Ops,

1 have attached to mov request form sent to OFDA as they require. I submitted on yr
behalf as time did not permit prior coord. I understand that OFDA need ETA Little Rock
and payload (21,4001b), but 1 have not had sight of the flight plan. Please contact OFDA
direct on 1(703)526-2206. '
Many thanks for this flight, it was greatly appreciated. Just for your info, NATO will
have used the following strat lifters to move KATRINA Humanitarian aid from Ramstein to
Little Rock by the end of the op on 23
Sep:
NATO AEW Trainer Cargo Aircraft (B-707) - 6 Flights CAF CC-150 - 1 Flight
An-124 - ' I Flight (paid courtesy of Govt of Ukraine)
Thanks again
Wg Cdr John Hunter

SHAPE Allied Movement coordination Centre
+32 6544 4424
From: rmtkatrina 101 [mailto:rmtkatrina 101@ofda.netJ
Sent: 17 September 2005 01:05 -
To: Hunter, John; OFDALogistics
Cc: OFDALogistics; rmtkatrina_nato
1
Subject: Dip clearance Number
Hi John-
Diplomatic Clearance nUmber-
DC05NAT0024HD-form will follow later.
Alan
OFDA Logistics
From: john.hunter@shape.nato.int [mailto:john.hunter@shape.nato.int]
To: OEDALogistics
Subject: FW: FIt Mov Request CAF A310 n- CORRECTED VERSION
Classification: RELEASABLE FOR INTERNET TRANSMISSION
Alan,
Do not use the last one.
> -----Original Message-----
:>From: Hunter, John
> Sent: 16 September 2005 23:39
> To: 'ofdalogistics@usaid.gov'
> SUbject: FIt Mov Request CAP A310
>
'> Classification: RELEASABLE FOR INTERNET TRANSMISSION
>
> Alan,
> Please see attached request. Do not have email yet for Ramstein Base
> Ops, so please fax to Base Ops and copy email to me.
>
> «CAF Mov Req.xls»
:> Regards,
>
> John
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O'Herron, PetraC

Sent: Thursday.Bepternber 08,20056:09 AM
To: 'Kiev E-mail-DL RELEASED IN PART
Cc: TaskForce-1 B6
----Original t1essage-----
Cc: EUR-Ukraine Desk; TaskForce-l '
Subject: FW: Dutch Pump Movement .
---Original Message----
From: CMS TaskForcelG
sent: Thursday, september 08, 2005 12:42 AM .
To: eMS TaskForcelF
Cc: TaskForce-l /
Just got off the phone with NORTHCOM and they are very interested in the use of a Antonov aircraft but are
concerned with the phrase "offering the use of." Can your please forward to the desk to determine if the "offer" is
free, we cover their.costs or will we need to pay all transportation 'costs,
Thanks,
Dennis
From: eMS TaskForcelG
Sent: Wednesday, se~",mber 07, 2005 10:06 PM B6
To:1 lTaskForce-l
Cc: BiShOP, Jeb S, [tl, JCS J4; 'phi1Jip.kessler@northcom.mil'; TaskForce-l
Subject: RE: Dutch Pump Movement .
In case NORTHCOM is interested, Ukraine is offering the use of a Antonov Ruslan aircraft to the U.S. if needed.
The request came from GoU Foreign Minister Tarasyuk. I don't know if this aircraft would meet your lift
requirements (it is described as having the capacity comparable to a C -5 but I'll leave it to airlift personnel to
determine the size and weight a Rustan can lift). .
Erica B. Russell
TF Hurricane Katrina .
Department of State
(202) 647-6611
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To Whom it May Concern
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Sent:, Wednesday, september 07, 2005 7:54 PM
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To All
Per NORTHCOM, the Dutch pump movement is on hold. The load is too-big for a C-5 (size-wise) so
NORTHCOM is looking into contracting an AN-124 (C-5sky) for a possible departure on 9 Sep.
Will keep you advised.
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Sent: Friday, September 09,20052:33 PM
To: PM-ActionTeam; Harris, Paula Y(Main State Rm 2422); Canedo, Denese Merritt(Main State Rm
2242) . .
Cc: TaskForce-1 RELEASED IN PART
SUbject: FW: Follow Up: Ukraine Assistance Offer B6
:-----Original Message-----
sent: Friday, september 09, 2005 2:30 PM B
To: I I 6
Cc: TaskForce-l; EUR-UMB-DL; Bula-Duane, M a l g o r z a t a ; I - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Subject: Follow Up: Ukraine Assistance Offer
Phil-
I just came out of a meeting with I [the Ukrainian Embassy here. He said the
Ukrainians continue to be interested in contributing assistance,in particular air1ift for the Dutch pumps using AN-
124 aircraft. . ,
I ~nderstood that one flight would cost about USD 500,000. He also understood that contributing airlift
was only valuable if it was funded by Ukraine. Therefore,l Iproposed that if we provided him with
particular information about the proposed itinerary and payload for the aircraft. he would work through the
Govemmen~ of Ukraine to either find additional funding or lower the cost.
To this end.] [asked that we provide him with particular information on:
1. . . The proposed itinerary (where would the plane pick up the pumps, to which airport would the
plane deliver the pumps?
2. The payload. How many pumps, what weight~ what dimensions?
3. Who would arrange loading and unloading the pumps from the aircraft?
.1 will pass your answers to these questions to the Ukrainian Embassy in order to help them work within their
government to make this thing happen.
Thank you,
Darren
PS- Please pass this message tq las I do not have his email address.
Darren Hultman
UNlTED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STAtE'

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From: Bula-Duane, Malgorzata [mailt6:Buia~DJaneM@state.gov]

Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2005 2:23 AM
To: Katrina Working Group; OFDALogistics; rmtkatnnajot
Cc: Herbst, John E; Gwaltney, Sheila S; Kramer, Douglas R; Schutte, John P; Cross, Mary H; Ramlall, Juliet
,..M:....QaruiQD.....AJ~r~PJA~·Kent, George P; CMS TaskForcelF; Hultman, Darren W; Cockrell, John D;
EUR-UMB-DL; r I
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~:'r%'=~TPI7'''I'''''It'1I'''1''':'''"'l''!r:::e=as::-:e~nfirm Whether 8 tons of the Ukrainian Red Cross Supplies Have Been
Dear Pat (and Katrina Working Group),
The EADRCC and Antonov have been working since last Friday on making all necessary arrangements for
the NATO airlift by the Ukrainian plane AN 124 from Ramstein AFB to Little Rock AFB on September 20.
In State 172061 (Action Request) of September 17, the ukralnlan offer of an AN 124 for the above NATO
airlift free of charge was officially accepted. The post will deliver the demarche on Monday, September 19,
as requested. .
So, with respect to the use of the Ukrainian AN 124 for NAT() airlift from Ramstein everything is moving
ahead fine.
QUESTION:
The clarification I need is not/not regarding the above airlift, but about 8 tons of supplies from the Ukrainian
Red Cross: '
As you will see from the e-mail traffic below, we have been urging OFDAIFEMA to also accept a symbolic
aid of 8 tons of supplies (listed below) from the Ukrainian Red Cross.
On Friday, September 16, r . Itold me by phone that he had heard that this
offer has been accepted. However, up to date, J have not received any response from OFDAIFEMA to my
request below and neither reftel nor any other TFUS01 Status Report cable includes any reference to it.
From my conversations with SHAPE/AMCC, I understand that a small plane coordinated through NATO.
as part of NATO Katrina operations. could come to Ukraine to pick up these 8 tons of supplies in the
beginning of this week and deliver than to Ramstein AFB from which they would be sent to the U.S. later in
the week. Rafael Rubio, JHQ Lisbon LNO at the EADRCC in Brussels is working on it. He called me
yesterday (on Saturday) to ask if we have already received an official acceptance for these supplies -
I
which we have not.
EADRCC in Brussels cannot make any arrangements for this airlift UNLESS and UNTIL these 8 tons of the
Ukrainian Red Cross supplies are OFFICIALLY (in writing) accepted.
•"" Please confirm by return e-mail to the working group or via a front channel cable whether 8 tons of the
Ukrainian Red Cross supplies (listed below in red) are accepted.':" .
As soon as I hear from you, I will start arranging transporting of these Red Cross supplies with the
coordinator of the Ukrainian Katrina Assistance Serhiy Potishchuk, the Ukrainian Red Cross and EADRCC
Brussels.
Thank you very much for your prompt response.
Best regards,
I .
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Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 8:29 AM RELEASED IN FULL·
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: URGENT: Ukraine's Assistance to Katrina - NATO AIRLIFT BY AN 124 APPROVED
Importance: High
sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 6:13 AM
To: Hultman, Darren W; CMS TaskForcelE
Cc: Kramer, Douglas R; Ramlall, Juliet M; carlson/ AubreyA; Kent, George P; EUR-UMB-DL; TaskForce-I;
. Gwaltney/ Sheila S; Herbst/ John E; Cross/ Mary H; carlson/ MaryKay L; Gardner/ Gregory N; Stegniy, Svetlana S;
Schutte/ John P; Byers/ Terri A; Wolf, Benedict
Subject: URGENT: Ukraine's Assistance to Katrina -- NATO AIRUFT BY AN 124 APPROVED
Importance: High
Our NS level Katrina POC at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) (Anatoly Ponomarenko who will
be traveling to the U.S. later this week) told me in Serhiey Polyshchuk's (the Katrina Assistance
Coordinator) presence that the GOU agreed to provide an AN-124 aircraft at the GOD's expense to pick-
up supplies at Ramstein AFB, and then deliver them to Little Rock, AFB on September 19.
In addition, four people from the Ministry ofthe Extraordinary Situations (MES) (Polishchuk,
Robokovsky,Sokorenko and one more to be determined) and one person from the MFA (most likely our
working level Katrina POC Brisiuck) will accompany the plane to the U.S. We will work with the
MFA and our Consular Section to facilitate issuance of the U.S. visas for them on the expedited basis.
As part of the package, the GOO asked that we accept about 8 tons of supplies provided by the
Ukrainian Red Cross (sanitary/hygiene products and bedding, as specified on the American Red Cross
website).
The total capacity of AN-124 is about 90,000 tons. (Since the GOU covers the round trip cost ofAN-
124, they want to make sure that the plane's full capacity is used).
We understand that these Ukrainian Red Cross supplies will have to obtain a diplomatic clearance prior to being
loaded on AN 124. .

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a. most importantly, the type, weight, volume, and dimensions of the cargo to be picked up at Ramstein AFB
(in metric tons, cubic meters. etc)
We understand from Sherry's yesterday's message that the load will depend on what the NATO partners
managed to deliver to Ramstein by September 19. However, the Ukrainian side needs to know those details in
advance in order to make arrangements.
b. timing of the flight (take off, stop at Ramstein, and estimated arrival at Little Rock AFB). Please note that the
plane may need to refuel in Canada (this cost of this extra stop jf needed is also covered by the GOU).
Please specify at your earliest convenience the area of expertise/authority for each such pac on the U.S. side
that the Mission or the Ukrainian side could contact with specific questions. I will work with Polishchuk to obtain
the same on the Ukrainian side (i.e., contacts at Antonov).
For now, I am still the Embassy's pac and Ponomarenko is the GOU's POCo
Please let us know if you need us (the post) to do anything in order to secure the plane's clearance into the U.S.
airspace.
Please let me know if there are any other issues that we should address to make this airlift as smooth as
possible?
Thank you.
Best regards,
Margaret

Economic Officer
U.S. Embassy Kiev
Work: +38-044-490-4514
Fax: +38-044-490-4277
----Original Message-----
From: Hultman, DarrenW
Cc: Kramer, Douglas R; Ramlall, Juliet M; carlson, Aubrey A; Kent, George P; EUR-UMB-DL; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Ukraine's Assistance to Katrina "
AII-
Thank you for all your work on Ukraine's offer of assistance. Please accept my apologies for re-opening
the issue.
I received a call from Task Force 1 at about 1730 EDT. They (TF1 and FEMA) have identified a need
which the Ukrainians may be able to fill. According to TF1, we have a need. on or about September 19, for
an AN-124 aircraft to pick-up supplies at Ramstein AFB, and then delivered to Little Rock AFB. The
supplies to meet current needs have already been donated. Some of these supplies are already at
Ramstein, some are in transit to the AFB. .
TF1 is aware that Ukraine could only send the plane if it were loaded with Ukraine-origin supplies.
However, according to TF1, FEMA has already received needed supplies at Ramstein. The greatest need
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now is for transportation. I offered, and TF1 encouraged, that we could approach the Ukrainians once
more to see if they would bewilling to contribute the aircraft for transportation of the supplies which will be
at Ramstein September 19.
I placed a call with the Ukraine Embassy to see if they could approach the GOU. but they are busy with I
I
UNGA and have not replied. Could Post (Margaret) approach the GOU one more time to see if they would
be willing to pay for and contract an AN-124 for this delivery? I will plan to double-track with the Ukraine
,I
Thank you,
Darren
Fro'm: eMS TaskForcelE(S/ES-O{TF)

Hi Darren,
1. Proposed itinerary would likely be Kiev-Ramstein-Little Rock AFB. OOA 19 Sept.
2. Payload would be determined based on NATO partners able to deliver to Ramstein by the
19th.
a
We have NATO contact here in DC whom we at OFDA Logistics are working with to
coordinate this movement. Thanks for any help the Ukraine can offer.
Sherry Hazelhurst
Hurricane Katrina
I
Task Force
.1
7/7/2006
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From: Bula-Duane. Malgorzata(Kiev)
Sent: Thursday, October 20,20058:45 AM
To: Kramer, Douglas R; Hultman. Darren W; Schutte, John P
Cc: Wolf. Benedict
Subject: RE: Katrina letter issue •• Urgent Request for your help
DATE/CASE ID: 13 SEP 2006 200503991
I agree with Doug and JP.
As to the original instructions to TF·1 that the USG not decline any offers of hurricane relief, we do not
need to say that the offer was declined; all we would say is that as of September 16 it was not accepted
(only AN 124 was affirmatively accepted), which is a fact.
Margaret
From: Kramer, Douglas R
sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 3:35 PM
To: Hultman, Darren W; Schutte, John P; Bula-Duane, Malgorzata
Cc: Wolf, Benedict
SUbject: RE: Katrina letter issue -- Urgent Request for your help
Darren- Thanks - we'd like to get this fixed. Really all we need to know that there isn't any
substantive objection from Washington to our mentioning the Sept. 16 date to the Ukrainians in a
letter from the Embassy.
,Doug
sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 3:31 PM
To: SChutte, John P; BuJa-Duane, Malgorzata
Cc: Wolf, Benedict; Kramer, Douglas R
Subject: RE: Katrina letter issue -- Urgent Request for your help
I honestly don't know what the problem is. but I have a hunch this may be a carry-over of
early instructions to the TF-1 that we (the USG) not decline any offers of hurricane relief.
Silly, if you ask me; I will pursue this today to see what we can do.
·DH
From: Schutte, John P(Kiev) .

Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 7:05 AM
To: Bula-Duane, Malgorzata; Hultman, Darren W
Any reason why the Embassy can not write what we know to be true, that as of September
16 the USG had not accepted any offer of material or personnel support?" I think we
originally thought we needed some sort of official determination that the assistance was not
needed. But it is stating a fact to say that we had not accepted anything as of that date,
3/15/2006
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right?
-jp

sent: Thursday, October 20, 20051:35 PM
To: Hultman, Darren W .
Cc: Wolf, Benedict; Kramer, Douglas R; Schutte, John P
Subject: Katrina letter issue •• Urgent Request for your help
Importance: High
Dear Darren,
I am forwarding to you a message received from Oleksandr Khara of MFA (the one that
traveled withAN-124to Little Rock) in response to OUT delivering to him and Polishchuk the
text authorized by SecState 188712.
The problem with this text is that during the clearing process a reference to "September 16"
in Section 3 of the cable (talking points) was deleted by Michelle Harris. as I understand from
Benedict. . . .
I tried to contact Michelle to understand the reason for deleting it but she seems to be out of
office on TDY assignment for 3 months.
As you remember, in October 7 draft version of the cable, Section 3 read as set forth below:
"Although we are grateful to the Government of Ukraine.for its offers of humanitarian aid
supplies, our emergency officials determined as of September 16 that we are unable to
accept them or any other offers of material or personnel support.·
(that text would have given the Ukrainians what they need).
However, the final version of that talking point in SecState 188712. deletes the reference to
September 16 and instead states as follows:
"We have determined that, for the moment. we will be able to meet Hie remaining recovery
and reconstruction challenges with domestic resources. Consequently we do not believe we
will need to humanitarian aid supplies and personnel support that you generously offered
us."
That final version does not/not give sufficient basis to the Ministry of Emergency Situation to
justify its decision to allocate funds to AN 124 rather than to procuring humanitarian aid
supplies.
My sense is that Polischuk and Khara are becoming increasingly upset that Potlshchuk who
made this decision at our request may now be punished for it.
It would be very unfortunate if the GOU help to the USG for Katrina ends on a bad note
because of this issue.
'''We need your help urgently because we really want to avoid a rift with two Ministries over. .
an issue that should have a simple workable solution.
We do not need another cable. An e-mail from the desk authorizing us to revise the text of
the talking points as Khara's suggests (below) would be all we
need to give them that letter
they had been asking for since mid September. ***
1am truly sorry that I have to get back to this issue and greatly appreciate your
continued help in resolving it.
Best regards,
Margaret
~----Original Message-----
From: Oleksandr Khara [ma'i1to~I:-::-~=--== _ B6
Sent: Thursday, October 20,2005 12:36 PM
To: Bula-Duane, Malgorzata ,
Subject: the letter issue
Importance: High
Dear Ms. Bula-Duane,

I've just talked to Mr. Polischuk and he asked to help him as soon as possible.
It is possible that he will be called to the Prosecutor General's office to explain why
he violated the Direction of the GOU on buying goods for delivery to the U.S.
I explained him that it is impossible to backdate the letter. So we can find a solution
by adding slight changes to one of the paragraphs of your text (see below).
We propose to change words "at this time" for "as of September 16, 2005" and, to
sequence the tenses of the next sentence, "we consider"for "we considered then".
I hope that this edition that is not changing the meaning of the message will be
acceptable for you. .
If it is OK with you, could you send the letter to the MFA by fax I B6 :
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JIlOJ.lCbKHX pecypcax, }lKi 1311 TaK menpo aanpononysana.
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Alexander Khara
Second Secretary
U.S. and Canada Desk, 2 nd TcrritoJiaJ Department, MFA i

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From: McCarthy, Deborah A(WHA/FO)
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 12:56 PM
To: J Hultman, Darren W
, Subject: RE: Katrina letter issue -- Urgent Request for your help

none DATE/CASE ID: 13 SEP 2006 200503991
From: Hultman, Darren W .

To: Mccarthy, Deborah A
Thanks, Deborah. For my own info, is there a reason for not being able to say "... offer of material or
personnel support?"
From: McCarthy, Deborah A(WHA/FO)

I would put it as:

As of September 16, the USG had determined that it ~id not require Ukraine's offer.
If nee9 be we can reissue cable. I leave that up to Post if they need this in writing.

To: Mccarthy, Deborah A
Subject: FW: Katrina letter issue -- Urgent Request for your help
Deborah-
Thanks for your help in clearing the cable to Kiev (State 188712) last week. Unfortunately the cable as it
went out omitted an important element, a statement to the effect that, "As of September 16, the USG had
not accepted Ukraine's offer of material or personnel support." To correct this, I would like email Post to
tell them they can add this to their points, unless you have-any objection. Doing so will allow us to close
this issue quickly.
I ,
As you may know, the.GOU provided important airlift ata time when it was badly needed. In order to
satisfy their.own internal requirements, the Ukrainians have asked that we provide them with a statement
to the effect that, as of September 16, the US had not accepted material or personnel assistance. (This
date is important, as that is when those in the, GOU made a command decision to provide assistance that
we in fact needed.)
Unfortunately, the cable to Kiev as it went out does not address the fact that we (Team USA) did not
accept any material or personnel assistance as of September 16. (Instead the.standard language
somewhat bizarrely says that "tor the moment" we have no need for assistance, as if we might cash in on
lhe offer sometime in the future.) Is there any reason Post cannot add the true statement, "As of
September 16, the USG had not accepted Ukraine's offer of material or personnel support?"
3/15/2006
UNCLASSIFIED
·UNCLASSIFIED Page 2 of 4
Thanks for your attention to this,

Darren
From: Schutte, John P(Kiev) .

sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 7:05 AM
To: Bula-Duane, Malgorzata; Hultman.Darren W
Any reason why the Embassy can not write what we know to be true, that as of September 16 the USG
had not accepted any offer of material or personnel support?" I think we originally thought we needed
some sort of official determination that the assistance was not needed. But it is stating a fact to say that
we had not accepted anything as of that dale, right? .
- jp

SUbject: Katrina letter issue -- Urgent Request for your help
Importance: High
Dear Darren,
I am forwarding to you a message received from Oleksandr Khara of MFA (the one that traveled with AN-
124 to Little Rock) in response to our delivering to him and Polishchuk the text authorized by Sec State
188712.
The problem with this text is that during the clearing process a reference to "September 16" in Section 3 of
the cable (talking points) was deleted by Michelle Harris, as I understand from Benedict.
I tried to contact Michelle to understand the reason for deleting it but she seems to be out of office on TOY
assignmentfor 3 months.
"Although we are grateful to the Government of Ukraine for its offers of humanitarian aid supplies, our
emergency officials determined as of September 16 that we are unable to accept them or any other offers
of material or personnel support."
However, the final version of that talking point in SecState 188712, deletes the reference to September 16
and instead states as follows: .
"We have determined that, for the moment, we wiU be able to meet the remaining recovery and
reconstruction challenges with domestic resources. Consequently we do not believe we will need to
humanitarian aid supplies and personnel support that you generously offered us."
That fin?1 version does not/not give sufficient basis to the Ministry of Emergency Situation to justify its
decision to allocate funds to AN 124 rather than to procuring humanitarian aid supplies.
My sense is that Polischuk and Khara are becoming increasingly upset that Polishchuk who made this
decision at our request may now be punished for it.
It would be very unfortunate if the GOU help to the USG for Katrina ends on a bad note because of this
issue.
"'We need your help urgently because we really want to avoid a rift with two Minislries over an issue that
should have a simple workable solution.
We do not need another cable. An e-mail from the desk authorizing us to revise lhe text of the talking
painIs as Khara's suggests (below) would be all we need to give them that letter they had been asking for
since mid September......
I am truly sorry that I have to get back to this issue and greatly appreciate your continued help in resolving
it.
Best regards,
Margaret
From: Oleksandr Khara [mailto] B6
sent: Thursday, October 20, 20~0-;:-5-:-1=-2:-:::376~PM~-"---
Importance: High

I'vejust talked to Mr. Polischuk and he asked to help him as soon as possible. .
It is possible that he will be called to the Prosecutor General's office to explain why he violated
. the Direction of the GOU on buying goods for ~elivery to the U.S.
I explained. him that it is impossible to backdate the letter. So we can find a solution by adding
slight changes to one of the paragraphs of your text (see below). .
We propose to change words "at this time" for "as of September 16,2005" and, to sequence the
tenses of the next sentence, "we consider" for "we considered then".
I hope that this edition that is not changing the meaning of the message will be acceptable for
you.
If it is OK with you, could you send the letter to the MFA by fax I B6
-- CTaHoM na 16 sepccna u.p. MH 3'SIcYBanH, lI~O MH MaCMO tJ.OCTaTHhO auyrpiumix pecypcis zuia
3a6e3ne({CHHH He06xiXlHOrOBiJ-'HOBJleHHSI 'ra Bi.u6Yl\OBH. BiJ.UIOBi)lHO, MH BBa/KaJIH, IUO fill TOM
qac MH He M3JIH nOTpe6H y ryMaHiTapHiii nortovoal 'ra mO,llCbKHX pecypcax, }lKi BH TaK uieztpo
aanpononyaann.
Sincerely, .,
Alexander Khara
Second Secretary
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RELEASED IN PART
Norman, Alain G B6
From:
Sent:
To:
Hultman, Darren W
Thursday. October 20. 2005 1:24 PM
Schutte, John P; Bula-Duane, Malgorzata
8/1-7
Cc: Wolf. Benedict; Kramer. Douglas R; Norman, Alain G
Subject: RE: Katrina letter issue - Urgent Request for your help
Margaret, Jp.
Apologies for the delay. I have checked with those concerned and there is no reason not to say as.of
N •••
September 16 the USG had not accepted the offer of material or personnel support," Go ahead and add this to the
letter. I hope that with this addition we can help the Ukrainians and close out this issue.
Pfease let me know if anything else is needed.
-Darren
From: Schutte, John P(Kiev)

sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 7:05 AM
To: Bula-Duane, Malgorzata; Hultman, Darren W
Subject: RE: Katrina letter issue _. Urgent Request for your help
Any reason why the Embassy can not write what we know to be true, that as of September 16 the USG had not
accepted any offer of material or personnel support?" I think we originally thought we needed some sort of official
determination that the assistance was not needed. But it is stating a fact to say that we had not accepted anything
as of that date, right?
-jp

sent: Thursday, October 20,20051:35 PM
Subject: Katrina letter issue-- Urgent Request for your help
Importance: High
Dear Darren,
I am forwarding to you a message received from Oleksandr Khara of MFA (the one that traveled with AN-124 to
lillie Rock) in response to our delivering to him and Polishchuk the text authorized by SecState 188712.
The problem with this text is that during the clearing process a reference to "September 16" in Section 3 of the
cable (talking points) was deleted by Michelle Harris, as I understand from Benedict.
I tried to contact Michelle to understand the reason for deleting it but she seems to be out of office on TOY
assiqnrnent for 3 months.
"Although we are grateful to the Government of Ukraine for its offers of humanitarian aid supplies, our emergency
officials detennined as of September 16 that we are unable to accept them or any other offers of material or
personnel support," .
5/15/2006 DATE/CASE ID: 13 SEP 2006 200503991
lJNCLASSIFIED
However, the final version of that talking point in SeeState 188712, deletes the reference to September 16 and
instead states as follows:
"We have determined that, for the moment, we will be able to.meet the remaining recovery and reconstruction
challenges with domestic resources. Consequently we do not believe we will need to humanitarian aid supplies
and personnel support that you generously offered us." .
That final version does not/not give sufficient basis to the Ministry of Emergency Situation to justify its decision
to allocate funds to AN 124 rather than to procuring humanitarian aid supplies.
My sense is that Polischuk and Khara are becoming increasingly upset thatPolishchuk who made this decision at
our request may now be punished for it.
It would be very unfortunate if the GOU help to the U$G for Katrina ends on a bad note because of this issue.
....We need your help urgently because we really want to avoid a rift with two Ministries over.an issue that should
have a simple workable solution.
We do not need another cable. An e-mail from the desk authorizing us to revise the text of the talking points as
Khara's suggests (below) would be all we need to give them that letter they had been asking for since mid
September.*** .
I am truly sorry that I have to get back to this issue and greatly appreciate your continued help in resolving it
Best regards,
Margaret
From: Oleksandr Khara [mailto:or B6
sent: Thursday, October 20, 200~;""1""2""":3""6""por.Mr---
Importance: High

I've just talked to Mr. Polischuk and he asked to help him as soon as possible.
It is possible that he will be called to the Prosecutor General's office to explain why he violated'the
Direction of the GOU on buying goods for delivery to the U.S.
I explained him that it is impossible to backdate the letter. So we can find a solution by adding slight
changes to one ofthe paragraphs of your text (see below).
We propose to change words "at this time" for "as of September 16, 2005" and, to sequence the tenses of
the next sentence, "we consider" for "we considered then".
I hope that this edition that is not changing the meaning of the message will be acceptable for you.
If it is OK with you, could you send the letter to the MFA by fax I I B6 I
-- CTaHOM na 16 nepecns 1I,.p. MH 3'HCYBaJlH, IlJ.O MH M8€MO ,lI.OCTaTHbO snyrpiunrix pccypcis ,lI.JUI .
3a6c3rre 1leHlIH neofixinuoro Bi,lI.HOBJIeHHH Ta Bi,lI.6y,lI.OBH. Binnoainno, MH ssaxana, IlJ.O ua TOlllIaC MH He
MaJIH nOTpc6H y ryraanirapailt LI;orrOM03i ra JUOLI;CbKHX pecypcax, sxi BM TaK menpo sarrpononynana.
"
Sincerely, "
Alexander Khara
Second Secretary
I U.S. and Canada Desk, 2nd Territorial Derrtment, MFA

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Norman, Alain G RELEASED IN PART

From: McCarthy, Deborah A(WHAlFO) B6 J?)/1 Cf
Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 12:32 PM
To: Norman, Alain G; Gutherie, Peter A; Anderson, Roger W(Char/eston); Yu, Alan K
Cc: Grover, Charles H(Charleston); Visek, Richard C; Atkinson, David R; Hultman, Darren W
Subject: RE: AuditRequest - 238 (Ukrainian offer) .
I will amend exec matrix.
Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 11:02 AM
To: Gutherie, Peter A; McCarthy, Deborah A; Anderson, RogerW(Charleston); Yu, Alan K
Subject: FW: Audit Request - 238 (Ukrainian offer)
I trust the following takes care of the matter of Ukraine.
In short, it appears that an earlier version of the offers matrix captured the initial GOU
suggestion of $200K worth of supplies, but we needed the airlift, and they came through
with that.
Thanks.
Alain
To: Norman, Alain G
Cc: EUR-Ukraine Desk
Subject: RE: Audit Request - 238
Ukraine provided, at our request, airlift from Germany to Little Rock, valued at more than
USD 500,000. This flight carried supplies donated by NATO countries. The initia~ USD
200,000 was first intended to pay for Ukraine-origin supplies and transport of those
supplies only. When we (the USG) told the Ukrainians that we did not need that help, they
went out of their way to find assistance that would help us -- the transportation.
Please let me know if there are additional question.
-Darren
SubJect: FW: Audit Request - 238
Importance: High
Care to clarify that the Ukrainians actually used money they were setting aside to cover
air transport of relief supplies from Frankfurt to the U.S.?
Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 7:18 PM
To: Atkinson, David R; Norman, Alain G; Yu, Alan K
Cc: Visek, Richard C; Anderson, Roger W(Charleston); Grover, Charles H(Charleston);
McCarthy, Deborah A .
Subject: FW: Audit Request - 238
Iij~?fEffWfAT1f~qfuPARTMENT OF STATE
REVIEW AllTHORlTY: FRANK TUMMINIA 1
DATE/CASE 10: 24 AUe 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
David, Alain & Alan:
DOS' auditors apparently got a hold of the matrix th~t OFDA supplied to the GAO. They
have already checked that matrix against the FEDWIRE sheet and have asked about a few
discrepancies in instances where the OFDA matrix indicates cash received but there is no
record on the FEDWIRE sheet.
Roger & I have already taken a shot at reconciliation (see below), but could use your help
in filling in the gaps.
David: Do you have any further record of financial donations from Korea or the Marshall
Islands?
Alan & Alain: Do you have any further record of a financial donation from the Ukraine?
Thanks,
Peter
Australia -- State 163382 specifies that the donation was to the ARC.
Cameroon -- Donation made directly to post not by wire transfer.
Ireland -- State 172092 specifies that the donation was to the ARC.
Korea, Republic of -- State 163366 indicates that the Koreans were to make a wire transfer
of an unspecified amt. to the USG.
Laos -- Donation made directly to post, not by wire transfer.
Marshall Islands -- Roger recalls that this donation was to the ARC, but I can't find a
cable trail.
Ukraine -???
-----Origina1 Message-----
From: Anderson, Roger W
To: Gutherie, Peter A(3422 Main State)
Cc: Grover, Charles H
Importance: High
Peter,
As discussed, thanks for your calIon the cash spreadsheet. I've indicated in bold what my
records show for the selected pledges.
Thanks,
Roger
From: Wilson, DeAnna L
Sent: Friday, November 04, '2005 3:00 PM
To: Anderson, Roger Wi Harris, Ken Ji Sung, Ki Hi James, Donna L
Cc: Brooks, Janet Mi 01fus, Maurice
Importance: High
Please provide a response to the attached audit request,_ The due date is November 8,
2005. Thanks.
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
From: Keller, Richard J
Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 1:32 PM
To: Brooks, Janet M(Charleston); Wilson, DeAnna L(Cliarleston)
Importance:. High
I
-----Original Message----- i
I
From: Dong Kim [mailtoi~--------------~I B61
To: conleyso@state.gov
Cc: Damon T. Sutton; Rick Keller; Dora Clarke; Dennis Scott
Subject: Audit Request - 238
Dear MS. Conley,
Attached is Audit Request R-238. regarding FY 2005 Hurricane Relief Collections. Should
you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at I I B6
Sincerely,
Dong Kim
I
3
UNCLASSIFIED
lJNCLASSIFIED
Hultman, Darren W RELEASED IN PART

From: Norman, Alain G' B6
Cc: Yu, Alan K
Looks like case closed. Thanks again.
To: Norman, Alain G
Cc: Scalzo, Christopher R
Subject: RE: Audit Request - 238 (Ukrainian offer)
I think that is sufficient. Thanks Alain.
To: Gutherie, Peter A; McCarthy, Deborah A; Anderson, Roger W(Charleston}; Yu, Alan K
Cc: Grover, Charles H(Charleston}; Visek, Richard C; Atkinson, David R; Hultman, Darren W
I trust the following takes care of ~he matter of Ukraine.
suggestion of $200K worth of supplies, but we needed the airlift, and they came through
with that.
Thanks.
Alain
To: Norman, Alain G
Cc: EUR~Ukraine Desk
USD 500,000. This flight carried supplies donated by NATO countries. The initial USD
went out of their way to find assistance that would help us -- the transportation.
Please let me .know if there are addition~l question.
-Darren
Importance: High
DATE/CASE ID: 24 AUG 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
To: Atkinson, David R; Norman, Alain G; Yu, Alan K
McCarthy, Deborah A
.Subject: FW: Audit Request - 238
Importance: High
DOS' auditors apparently got a hold of the matrix that OFDA supplied to the GAO. They
have already checked that matrix against the FEDWIRE sheet and have asked about a few
Roger & I have already taken a shot at reconciliation (see below), but could use your help
Islands?
Alan & Alain: Do you have any further record of a financial donation from the Ukraine?
Thanks,
Peter
Australia -- State 163382 specifies that the donation was to the ARC.
Cameroon ~- Donation made directly to post not by wire transfer.
Ireland -~ State 172092 specifies that the donation was to the ARC.
Korea, Republic of -- State 163366 indicates that the Koreans were to make a wire· transfer
of an unspecified amt. to the USG,
cable trail.
Ukrairie -???
From: Anderson, Roger W
To: Gutherie,· Peter A(3422 Main State)
Impo'rtance: High
Peter,
As discussed, thanks for your call on the cash spreadsheet. I've indicated in bold what my
Thanks,
Roger
From: Wilson, DeAnna L
2
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
To: Anderson, Roger W; Harris, Ken J; Sung, Kl H; James, Donna L
Cc: Brooks, Janet M; Olfus, Maurice
Importance: High
Please provide a response to the attached audit request. The due date is November 8,
2005. Thanks.
From: Keller, Richard J
To: Brooks, Janet MICharlestonl; Wilson, DeAnna LICharleston)
Importance: High
From: Dong Kim [mailto:'I----------------'1 B6
Dear Ms. Conley,
Attached is Audit Request R-238 regarding FY 2005 Hurricane Relief Collections. Should
you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at I I
B~
I
Sincerely, I
Dong Kim
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino I
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 20058:39 AM RELEASED IN FULL
To: Micheli, Marcus R
Cc: Stewart, Karen B(EUR)(Main StateEUR); TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: EUR: question re Ukrainian lift
Marcus: I'm the EUR representative on Task Force 1 today ... This question has come in from NATO -- any remaining
Ukrainian airlift capacity? According to OFDA, there was a Ukrainian plane that dropped off some stuff and went back to
Ukraine? Please give me a call at 7-6611 to discuss. Thanks,
Ingrid Larson
EUR Representative
Task Force 1
From: Cockrell, John 0

To: TaskForce-l
Subject: EUR: question re Ukrainian 11ft .
Good morning,
Could you tell me if according to TF-1 records, there is any remaining Ukrainian airlift capacity. It's not clear based on the
most recent sitrep, in comparison with the latest matrix of assistance offers.
We need to know as we work on NATO transportation assistance for several European aid offers.
Thanks for any clarification,

John .
John D. Cockrell
Department of State
(ph.) 32-2-724-3136
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
1. (U) AS'of September 14, 120 countries and 13 international

organizations have offered assistance. We have accepted Ukraine's
offer of aircraft to transport pumps from The Netherlands and
Switzerland's offer of tarps and plastic sheeting.' We have also
accepted a $20,000 personal donation from the King of Cambodia. Samoa
and the Palestinian Authority have each pledged $10,000 to the Red
Cross. (Task Force)

1
DATE/CASE ID: 13 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 6: 15 AM
To: .TaskForce-1
Cc: Harris, Paula Y; PM-ActionTeam-Coordinator; PM-ActionTeam-Oirector; PM-Action-Team;
TaskForce-1
Subject: FOR LOGGER - update on Netherlands flight
PM rep confirmed with th~ ~n

. The Hague ~ Ithat the Ukrainian flight carrying the Dutch offer of .
assistance is a civilian flight. Therefore, no diplomatic ovelght clearance is required and the standard clearances were
being sought with the FAA. .
Rachel Featherstone
1TFG

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINlA 1
DATE/CASE lD: 13 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
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Hultman, Darren W RELEASED IN FULL

From: Bulabuane, Malgorzata X
Sent: Monday, October 03, 2005 10:59 AM
Subject: RE: Asking for your help re: GOU REQUESTS CONFIRMATION THAT NO SUPPLIES
NEEDED FOR KATRINA .
Thank you, Darren. f really appreciate your help because my each day starts and ends with a phone call from one of the
.Ukrainian officials inquiring about that letter: :) .
Best regards,
Margaret
DATE/CASE ID: 23 AUG 2006 200503991
-----Original Message----
Sent: Friday, September30, 2005 4:58 PM
To: BUlaDuane, Malgorzata X(Kiev)
Cc: Kramer, Douglas R(Kiev); Schutte,John P(Kiev)
Subject: RE: Asking for your help re: GOU REQUESTS CONFIRMATION THAT NO SUPPUES NEEDED FOR KATRINA
Margaret-
i
Sorry I missed your call. I did see the cable and am working on a reply.
-Darren

Sent: Friday, September 30,200510:54 AM
Cc: Kramer, Douglas R; Schutte, John P
Subject: Asking for your help re: GOU REQUESTS CONFIRMATION THAT NO SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR KATRINA
«File: (UN) KIEV 3916»

Dear Darren,
I left you a voice message today asking for your help in obtaining the Department's authorization requested in our
action request cable of September 28 (attached above).
In that cable. we request Department's authorization for our Embassy to provide the MES a letter stating that, as of
September 16 (a) none of the humanitarian aid contributions offered by Ukraine were needed, and (b) the
transportation services of the AN-124 cargo plane from Ramstein AFB were needed and accepted.
We believe such a statement will help GOU counterparts who did provide assistance to close out their internal
procurement paperwork.
Polishchuk and Robokovsky of the Ministry of Emergency Situations and Oleksandr Khara of the MFA (all members of
the Ukrainian delegation that flew to Little Rock on the AN 124) have been calling me several times per day,
requesting that letter from us. According to Khara, Mr. Ponomarenko, Director of the 2nd Directorate at the MFA, is
inquiring about it as well. Apparently, they need it as soon as possible.
Thank you very much for your help.
Best regards, .
Margaret
Margaret Bula-Duane
Economic Section
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Falls, Eric G
RELEASED IN FULL
From: Micheli, Marcus R
Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2005 11:58 AM
To: Falls. Eric G; Norman, Alain G; Yu, Alan K
Cc: Gallagher, Michael F; Nolan, Edwin R; Hultman, Darren W
Subject: . RE: returning Dutch pumps to the Netherlands
Categories: CONFIDENTIAL
Eric: Darren's out so let me do some digging to see if we had any mention of such a letter. But please note that the
Government of Ukraine did not/not provide transportation for the Dutch pumps. The Dutch government contracted with a
private charter company which happened to be Ukrainian. Regards, Marcus
From: Falls, Eric G

sent: Thursday, October 06,2005 11:51 AM
To: Norman, Alain G; Yu, Alan K; Micheli, Marcus R
Cc: Gallagher, Michael F; Nolan, Edwin R
Subject: FW: returning Dutch pumps to the Netherlands
Alain, Alan, Marcus-
Please see below. Know anything about this letter?
-- Eric
r
From: Grubb, Jason B

Sent: Thursday, October 06,20058:21 AM
To: Falls, Eric G
Cc: Plunkett, Peggy L; SChofer, Andrew]; Huff, Richard X
Subject: RE: returning Dutch pumps to the Netherlands
************••••••••••••••••••• **•••••••••••••••••*••
In accordance withE.O. 12958 this message is CONFIDENTIAL.

Derived From:1.4 (b.d)
SubjectDutch water pumps
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Hey Eric-
DAO will see what they can find out regarding Dutch plans for the pumps. However, I did want.
to bring up that at one point, we (Embassy The Hague) were told the USG agreed to pay half
the bill for the Ukrainian airlift; there was supposed to be a letter to that effect. We never saw
the letter. I asked a number of people on the hurricane task force, but they hadn't seen it
either. At this point, I'm not sure if the letter exists, and I'd hate to spin folks up into a search
for a phantom letter -- I don't know if it would have come from State or NORTHCOM, '
TRANSCOM, etc. But perhaps someone in Washington might know of it; would seem to
suggest that the airlift for the pumps is not just a bilateral issue between the Dutch and
Ukrainians. .
Regards,
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From: Falls, Eric G

To: Yu, Alan K; Hultman, Darren W
Cc: Norman, Alain G; Gallagher, Michael F; Cook, Nerissa J; Stewart, Karen B(EUR); Nolan, Edwin R;
Reiter, Richard T
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I've polled the embassy but no response yel. I think it would worth waiting for the embassy response.
-- Eric
From: Yu, Alan K

sent: Friday, October 07,20051:57 PM'
To: Hultman, Darren W . '
Cc: Norman, Alain G; Gallagher, Michael F; Falls, Eric G; Cook, Nerissa J; Stewart, Karen B(EUR)
Subject: FW: For Clearance: (UN) UKRAINE: CONFIRMATIOr:-.J OF ASSISTANCE RECEIVED AND ASSISTANCE
NOT NEEDED FOR KATRINA
Darren-
Thanks. I'll look at the cable shortly, but one question is whether/not Embassy the Hague has heard back from
the Dutch on what, if any, help it wants in getting the pumps back. Does USI see any harm in asking the question
in Kiev even if we don't yet know what the Dutch want?
Alan
from: Hultman, Darren W

sent: Friday, October 07,20051:45 PM
To; Norman, Alain G; Yu, Alan K; Mccarthy,' Deborah A; Harris, Michelle F; Pilcher, William B(S/ES-O); Gutherie,
Peter A; Visek, Richard C; Johnson, Karen K; Stephens, Ronald; Plunkett, Peggy L
Cc: BulaDuane, Malgorzata X(Kiev); Wolf, Benedict· .
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Katrina. I have included each of you on this list as you had been referred to me by at leastone other person also
Following the hurricane, the GOU made a number of offers of assistance; most were not needed and declined.
The only assistance accepted was airlift capacity in the form of a single flight of an AN-124 cargo plane from
Ramslein AFB in Germany to Little Rock AFB. This flight carried supplies donated by NATO members. The
There has been some confusion regarding the delivery of Dutch de-watering pumps to New Orleans. (The pumps'
GOU was at no time involved in the transportation-of the Dutch pumps to the U.S.
However, it has been suggested that we may approach the GOU for assistance in transporting the Dutch.de-
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With that in mind. please provide your clearance/comments/suggestions.
Thanks,
Darren
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Phone: (202) 647-6799

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To: Hultman, Darren W; Norman, Alain G; Yu, Alan K; McCarthy, Deborah A; Harris, Michelle F; Pilcher,
William 8(S/ES-O); Gutherie, Peter A; Visek, Richard C; Johnson, Karen K; Stephens, Ronald
Cc: 8ulaDuane, Malgorzata X(Kiev}; Wolf, Benedict; Rathke, Jeffrey 0
With the change to the second point in Para 3, RPM clears. We defer to EURlPGI and EUR/UBI for the language
in the last point. .
Thanks,
Peggy

sent: Friday, October 07,20051:45 PM .
To: Norman, Alain G; Yu, Alan K; Mccarthy, Deborah A; Harris, Michelle F; Pilcher, William B(S/ES-Q); Gutherie,
Peter A; Visek, RichardC; Johnson, Karen K; Stephens, Ronald; Plunkett, Peggy L .
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Following the hurricane, the GOU made a number of offers of assistance: most were not needed and declined.
The only assistance accepted was airlift capacity in the form of a single flight of an AN-124 cargo plane from .
Ramstein AFB in Gennany to Little Rock AFB. This flight carried supplies donated by NATO members. The
There has been some confusion regarding the delivery of Dutch de-watering pumps to New Orleans. (The pumps
Case, the Dutch contracted directly with a Ukrainian company (Antonov) to transport the pumps to the U.S. The
GOU was at no time involved in the transportation of the Dutch pumps to the U.S.
capability, it appears theGOU might have remaining hurricane relief funds with which they could support the
With that in mind, please provide your clearance/comrnents/suqqestlons.
Thanks,
Darren
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Subject: FW: For Clearance: (UN) UKRAINE: CONFIRMATION OF ASSISTANCE RECEIVED AND
Alain - Per conversation for follow-up please. Thanks, Michelle
From: McCarthy, Deborah A

sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 7:25 PM .
To: Harris, Michelle F; Bass, John R(SjES-O) . ;
Subject: FW: For Clearance: (UN) UKRAINE: CONARMATION OF ASSISTANCE RECEIVED AND ASSISTANCE
NOT NEEDED FOR KATRINA I,
I am not comfortable going back to a country to ask for more assistance as we try to close down. Michelle. can we
determine if the offer of the pumps ;by the Dutch did not include some sort of clarification whether. they were on
loan or a gift. It appears it was a loan and arrangements never made to take them back. Need to clarify before we
go back to Ukraine andask them to come get them. .

To: Hultman, Darren W; Norman, Alain G; Yu, Alan K; McCarthy, Deborah A; Harris, Michelle F; Pilcher, William B
(SjES-O)i Visek, Richard C; Johnson, Karen K; Stephens, Ronald; Plunkett, Peggy L
Subject: RE: For Clearance: (UN) UKRAINE: CONFIRMATION OF ASSISTANCE RECEIVED AND ASSISTANCE NOT
NEEDED FOR KATRINA
2 questions/comments:
1) Can we say, as a point of fact, that by Sept. 16th FEMA had made its determination that the GOU assistance
was not needed? My personal recollection is that this is accurate. But someone should have a record that this
determination had been made by the 16th.
2) On the final talking point, presumably we would still be using FEMA's gift authority to accept further GOU
assistance. So we should make sure they're on board with this request.
To: Norman, Alain G; Yu, Alan K; Mccarthy, Deborah A; Harris, Michelle F; Pilcher, William B(S/ES-O);
Gutherie, Peter A; Visek, Richard C; Johnson, Karen K; Stephens, Ronald; Plunkett, Peggy L
Cc:BulaDuane, Malgorzata X(Kiev); Wolf, Benedict
Subject: For Clearance: (UN) UKRAINE: CONFIRMATION OF ASSISTANCE RECEIVED AND ASSISTANCE
NOT NEEDED FOR KATRINA
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Attached please find for clearance draft reply to Kiev 3916, an action request from Kiev to provide the
Ukrainians with information that will allow the Government of Ukraine to account for assistance provided
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following Hurricane Katrina. I have included each of you on this list as you had been referred to me by at
least one other person also on this list as being someone who should see this.
Following the hurricane, the GOU made a number of offers of assistance; most were not needed and
declined. The only assistance accepted was airlift capacity in the form of a single flight of an AN-124 cargo
plane from Ramstein AFB in Germany to Little Rock AFB. This flight carried supplies donated by NATO
members. The GOU now needs our assistance because the funding was originally obligated for Ukraine-
origin supplies that the USG did not need, and was instead used to provide transportation, which we did
need.
There has been some confusion regarding the delivery of Dutch de-watering pumps to New Orleans. (The
pumps are large and can be carried by only one production aircraft - the AN-124, which is produced in
Ukraine.) In that case, the Dutch contracted directly with a Ukrainian company (Antonov) to transport the
pumps to the U.S. The GOU was at no time involved in the transportation of the Dutch pumps to the U.S.
However, it has been suggested that we may approach the GOU for assistance in transporting the Dutch
de-watering pumps back to the Netherlands when they are no longer needed. The GOU might provide this
capability, it appears the GOU might have remaining hurricane relief funds with which they could support
the transport of the pumps back to the Netherlands. Therefore, the final talking point has been added
raising this possible request. Post agrees with this approach, if this assistance would be helpful.
With that in mind, please provide your clearance/corrments/suqqesnons.
Thanks,
Darren
Darren Hultman
Ll.S. Department of State
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As to "EUR/PGI" I am not sure who are specifically should agree to delete the last point as Peter suggested and
both Darren and 1 agree.
Margaret UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA .
-----Original Message----- DATE/CASE ID: 23 AUG 2006 200503991
From: Wolf, Benedict
sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 4:47 PM
. To: BulaDuane, Malgorzata X(Kiev)
Cc: Hultman, Darren W .
Subject: RE: For Clearance: (UN) UKRAINE: CONFIRMATION OF ASSISTANCE RECEIVED AI\ID ASSISTANCE NOT
NEEDED FOR KATRINA
1decided to wait one day (yesterday)-no responses, so I'll ping folks. Can you clue me in-who should be
answering Peter Guthrie's questions below? Are they answered already? f don't know how to handle that.
Darren does not list Peter as clearing yet
J. Benedict Wolf
Ukraine Desk Economic Officer
EUR/UMB Room 4427
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sent:Wednesday, October 12, 2005 10:32 AM
. To: Wolf, Benedict(Main State)
Cc: Hultman, Darren W(Main State)
Subject: FW: For Clearance: (UN) UKRAINE: CONARMATION OF ASSISTANCE RECEIVED AND
Hello, Benedict,
I am sorry to bother you with this issue. I know that Darren is out at FSI and am not sure if he asked you or
someone else to-send out this cable once' everyone cleared. Do you know if after removing the last talking
point, to which we have no objection, everyone has signed off on the draft?
Thank you,
Margaret
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sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 4: 15 PM
To: Hultman, Darren W(Main State); Gutherie, Peter A(HST, Room 3422); Norman, Alain G(Maln State);
YU, Alan K(Main State)
Cc: Wolf, Benedict(Main State); Kramer, Douglas R
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1agree. The last point can be removed. What the Ukrainians urgently need now is what is included in
talking points 2 and. 3 of the draft cable Section 3.
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We can address the last point separately if the U.S. is still interested in approaching Ukrainians regarding a
possible use of AN 124.
Best regards,
Margaret
Economic Officer
sent: Friday, October 07,2005·11:22 PM
To: Gutherie, Peter A; Norman, Alain G; Yu, Alan K
Cc: BulaDuane, Malgorzata X(Kiey); Wolf, Benedict
SUbject: RE: For Clearance: (UN) UKRAINE: CONFIRMATION OF ASSISTANCE RECEIVED AND
Thanks, Peter. Good points. As to the first point, the statement is true. FEMA had not determined
that the assistance was needed .. Although our official line was that we would not decline any offers,
the fact is that the supplies were not needed, while the airlift was needed.
Your second comment is well taken, and may be good reason to remove that talking point
altogether. There will need to be some coordination between the Army Corps of Engineers (Who
hosted the pumpers) to determine when they are done using them, FEMA, and the Dutch. If waiting
for a response will delay answering Post's action request much longer, I would prefer to send the
cable without this reference.
EUR/PGI, Margaret - would you guys object to pulling the last point?
Thanks,
Darren

To: Hultman, Darren W; Norman, Alain G; Yu, Alan K; Mccarthy, Deborah A; Harris, Michelle F;
Pilcher, William B(S/ES-O); Visek, Richard C; Johnson, Karen K; Stephens, Ronald; Plunkett, Peggy L
Cc: 8ulaDuane, Malgorzata X(Kiev); Wolf, Benedict .
1) Can we say, as a point of fact, that by Sept. 16th FEMA had made its determination that the GOU
assistance was not needed? My personal recollection is that this is accurate. But someone should
have a record that this determination had been made by the 16th. .
2) On the final talking. point, presumably we would still be using FEMA's gift authority to accept
further GOU assistance. So we should make sure they're on board with this request.
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Sent: Friday, October 07,2005 1:45 PM
To: Norman, Alain G; Yu, Alan K; Mccarthy, Deborah A; Harris, Michelle F; Pitcher, William B
(SjES-O); Gutherie, Peter A; Visek, Richard C; Johnson, Karen K; Stephens, Ronald; Plunkett,
Peggy L
CC: BulaDuane, Malgorzata X(Kiev); Wolf, Benedict
Subject: For Clearance: (UN) UKRAINE: CONFIRMATION OF ASSISTANCE RECEIVED AND
ASSISTANCE NOT NEEDED FOR KATRINA .
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Attached please find for clearance draft reply to Kiev 3916, an action request from Kiev to
provide the Ukrainians with information that will allow the Government of Ukraine to account
for assistance provided following Hurricane Katrina. I have included each of you on this list
as you had been referred to me by at least one other person also on this list as being
someone who should see this.
Following the hurricane, the GOU made a number of offers of assistance; most were not
needed and declined. The only assistance accepted was airlift capacity in the form of a
single flight of an AN-124 cargo plane from Ramstein AFB in Germany to Little Rock AFB.
This flight carried supplies donated by NATO members. The GOU now needs our assistance
because the funding was originally obligated for Ukraine-origin supplies that the USG did not
need, and was instead used to provide transportation, which we did need.
There has been some confusion regarding the delivery of Dutch de-watering pumps to New
Orleans. (The pumps are large and can be carried by only one production aircraft - the AN-
124, which is produced in Ukraine.) In that case, the Dutch contracted directly with a
Ukrainian company (Antonov) to transport the pumps to the U.S. The GOU was at no time
involved in the transportation of the Dutch pumps to the U.S.
However, it has been suggested that we may approach the GOU for assistance in
transporting the Dutch de-watering pumps back to the Netherlands when they are no longer
needed. The GOU might provide this capability, it appears the GOU might have remaining .
hurricane relief funds with which they could support the transport of the pumps back to the
Netherlands. Therefore, the final talking point has been added raising this possible request.
Post agrees with this approach, if this assistance would be helpful. .
Thanks,
Darren
Darren Hultman
Phone: (202) 647-6799

Fax: (202) 647-3506
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To: Hultman, Darren W(Main State), ,State
Subject: Ukraine Katrina assistance (FOUO)
FOR OFFICIAL USE 01VL Y
Darren,
I saw yesterday's cable on our response to the GOLI offer of Hurricane Katrina Assistance.
Did Ukraine fund any of the flights? I had seen an earlier cable that suggested they put approx $200K towards
the airlift.
I have points on this in the Secretary's read-ahead for.the bilatwith MOD Hrytsenko and want to make sure I
accurately characterize their contribution.
Thank you, Jessica
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REFS: KIEV 3550
1. (SBU) This is an action request -- see paras 2, 4, and

5.
2. (SBU) This cable contains the official USG reaction to

Ukraine Government assistance offers for Hurricane
Katrina. Embassy Kiev should deliver in ara
at the highest appropriate level ~onday, September
3. (SBU) Please note that USG acceptance of an offer does

not mean immediate use of the assistance. Post and host
government should work with USNATO, EADRCC to coordinate.
4. (SBU) Talking points for use with host government:
The U.S. Government is grateful for the generous offer

of assistance from the Government of Ukraine in the
aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
The situation on the ground is dynamic, and the U.S.

Government emergency response authorities continue to
determine what is required most urgently to meet the
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immediate needs of those suffering from the hurricane's

impact.
We accept your generous offer of an AN-124 aircraft to

transport supplies and thank you for this offer.
We encourage your Government to work.with NATO/E~RCC

to coordinate airlift services and identify a point of
contact for your offer and to have that individual contact
the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA)
Operations Center. OFDA Coordinator may be reached at:
703-526-2210.
End points.
5. (SBU) For London and USEU: Please convey to the UK (in

its capacity as EU President) and relevant European
Union/Commission officials this modification of USG
acceptance of the offer of assistance from the 'Ukraine.
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2. This cable contains official USG response'to

assistance offers from the Government of Ukraine for
Hurricane Katrina. Embassy Kiev should deliver the points·
in para 3 to the appropriate GOU officials. Points may be
left as a nonpaper or incorporated into a letter as
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3. Begin talking point's:
The U.S. Government is grateful for the generous offers

of assistance from Ukraine in the aftermath of Hurricane
Katrina.
-- We were pleased to accept your offer of the use of an

AN-124 aircraft to airlift supplies from Ramstein Air
Force Base in Germany to Little Rock, Arkansas which
provided vital airlift capacity when it was needed most.
-- Although we are grateful to the Government of Ukraine'

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-- The support provided by the Government of Ukraine has

made a tremendous difference in the lives of victims of
Hurricane Katrina. Please accept our gratitude for
Ukraine's generous offer of assistance and expressions of
concern.
-- Although we no longer have need for supplies, a need

still exists for airlift, particularly the capabilities
provided by Ukraine's AN-124 aircraft. We would be
interested in exploring the possibility of Ukraine's
provision of airlift capability· to return de-watering
pumps from New Orleans to the Netherlands, a critical need
at this time. We would appreciate your comments as to
possible assistance in this regard.
End talking points.
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U.S., and (2) on· the status of GOU's decls~on as to lts ablilty to cover the
transportation cost of Ruslan:
(1) Specific Supplies Offered
The GOU has at its disposal and is eager to send to Katrina's victims the following
specific supplies from the U.S. "Need List" (in total about .80,000 tons; the specified
quantities are only estimated -- they could be adjusted based on need) .
These supplies would have to be purchased against the $200,000 that the GOU allocated to
Katrina'S victims in its Resolution # 872 of September 7.
These supplies (listed below) include 20-persons tents and blankets, which per State
167040 are no longer needed.
# Item. Quantity
1 Tent (for 20 people) 40
2 Meal Ready to Eat 20,000
3 Blanket half-woolen 2,000
4 Pillow 2,000
5 Bed Sheet 4,000
6 Pillow Slip 2,000
7 Cleaning Detergent 5,000 kg
8 Crutches 2,000 pairs
9 Bandage 30,000 packs
(On Friday, the GOU sent us a description of MREs that they could offer which is attached.
Again the quantity would be determined based on need) .
We understand that FEMA/Task Force is only interested in supplies of this kind if the
offering country delivers them to designated area in the U.S. at its own cost.
QUESTION: Assuming that the GOU covers the· transportation cost from Ukraine to the U.S;,
please let me know if any of those items are accepted by FEMA and if so in what
quantities.
(2) Transportation ·Cost
During today's Cabinet meeting, the Ministry of Extraordinary Situations (MES) planned to
propose amending the resolution No. 872 (the one that approved $200,000 gift money to
Katrina's victims) to include additional funds to cover transportation of those supplies
from Ukraine to the U.S. (or cover in full the operational cost of Ruslan plane if
transporting the Dutch Pump from Netherlands was still needed and not already contracted
for with Antonov by Dutch directly. Mr. Polischuk confirmed that the true operational
cost of Ruslan is $ 530,000 ·(U.S. Dollars, not hryvnia, but that they hope that. the GOU
approves additional money to cover the shortfall.)
(Per ref tel, "three Netherlands water pumps and five personnel are expected to arrive in
the New Orleans area September,10-12." Darren Hultman received information over the
weekend indicating that the Government of Netherlands might have already contracted with
Antonov delivery of the Dutch pump .. I will follow up with Darren to check if the pumps
referred to in ref tel are in fact "the Dutch pump" that our military wanted to bring to
the U. S. by Rus Lari) . .
As ·of 5:00 PM, there is still no resolution on the additional monetary assistance. The
Katrina aid coordinator Polischuk or Mr. Robokovsky, our contact at the MES, will let us
know as soon as· such resolutions is passed (or not passed). It is unlikely to happen
tonight.
Margaret

Economic Officer
U.S. Embassy Kiev
Work: +38-044-490-4514
Fax: +38-044-490-4277
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Cc: Gwaltney, Sheila S; Kramer, Douglas R; Schutte, John P; Carlson, Aubrey A; Kent,
George P; Byers, Brent D; Herbst, John E; Dorff, Stephen J; Hultman, Darren W; Wolf,
Benedict; Bula-Duane, Malgorzata
Subject: Point-of-Contact on the Ukrainian Side: Serhiy Polischuk
The coordinator on the Ukrainian side of all Katrina relief efforts is Serhiy Anatolievych
Polischuk.
His telephone number is 1 __ B6 I
Best regards,
Margaret
To: CMS TaskForce1G; TaskForce-1
George P; Byers, Brent D; Herbst, John Ei Bula-Duane, Malgorzatai Dorff, Stephen J;
Hultman, Darren W; Wolf, Benedict .
Subject: RE: Follow un on Questions re: a possible Deployment of Ruslan to Carry Dutch
Pump
Importance:. High
Here are some answers to questions asked by Task Force about the operating cost of Ruslan
and some further .details: .
I received this information directly through my contact at Antonov Airlines Mr. Konstantin I
Lushakov, Executive director of Antonov Airlines. (Contact info: 443-00-18 or 442-53-66 or
office@antonov.kiev.ua)
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Prior to calling Antonov, I asked Mr. Vadym Robokovsky, the POC at the Ministry of
Extraordinary Matters, whether this would be OK'for me to contact Antonov directly and he ·1
agreed (since he'was out of the office, he said that it would take him until Monday to get
the answer from Antonov) .
Once. the Ukrainian side appoints a coordinator for the three Ministries involved: Foreign
Ministry, Ministry of Economy and Ministry of Extraordinary Affairs, I will confirm that
information with that contact person. (Our POC at Foreign Ministry did not know the
operating cost of Ruslan) .
1. COST: Approximate cost $530,000.
Per Mr. Lushakov of Antonov, the cost of Ruslan flying from Kiev (where Antonov is
located) to Eindhoven in Netherlands to pick up the 212,000 pounds heavy Dutch pump and
deliver it in New Orleans (either at Naval Air Station or at Louis Armstrong Airport)
would cost approximately $530,000 (this price reflects rising fuel cost).
Since the monetary ~onation pledged by GOU was: $200,000, then $330,000 would have to be
covered from a different source.
2. PILOT:
Antonov pilot would fly the aircraft. (Ukrainian military pilots do not fly this type of
aircraft). Apparently all Antonov pilots have U.S. visas (C1/D).
QUESTION: has either of the above mentioned airports in New Orleans received this
type/size of an aircraft in the past?
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3. IF ARRANGEMENTS NEEDED OVER THE WEEKEND
Mr. Lushakov of Antonov said that should the U.S. decide to deploy Ruslan over the
weekend. he would need to receive by fax: 1) Dutch pump exact dimensions and exact weight.
2) confirmation of point of landing in Netherlands and 3) confirmation of point of landing
in New Orleans. Some other information may also be required:
Fax number: I
Tel number:
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Mobile number to Mr. Lushakov:I~ _
The order ~an be made over the weekend. There is a 24-hour duty officer. Mr. Alex
Grytsenko. who will be authorized by Mr. Lushakov to make arrangements.
4. AVAILABILITY OF RUSLAN
Mr. Lushakov said that he was not sure of the availability of Ruslan next week because it
was under contract to do some airlifts from Europe.
5. SUPPLIES OFFERED BY THE MINISTRY OF EXTRAORDINARY MATTERS
Mr. vadym Robokovsky of the Ministry will fax a list of the identified items from the U.S.
Need List that Ukraine has and could offer (MREs. water. crutches. maybe forklifts).
Once the.Task Force has a chance to review this list. he would need to know in what
quantities each type of item is needed.
If accepted. these supplies would be purchased against $200.000 pledged by the GOU. He
suggested that some extra money may become available for transporting the supplies to the
US.
6. STILL NO ANSWER REGARDING POC OVERSEEING ALL UKRAINIAN KATRINA RELIEF EFFORTS
As of 6:30 pm on Friday, Sep 9. no such POC has been assigned. I will !ollow up with Mr ..
Yaroslav Brisiuck at the Foreign Ministry on this issue.
If you need to reach me urgently over the weekend. please call me at my mobile phone: +
I I
or call the Embassy and Post 1 or the duty officer will put you in touch
WIth me.
Best regards.
Margaret
Malgorzata (Margaret) Bula~Duane

Economic Officer
U.S. E~assy Kiev
Work: +38-044-490-4514
Fax: +38-044-490-4277
From: Bula-Duane. Malgorzata
Sent: Friday. September 09. 2005 2:31 PM
To: CMS TaskForcelG; TaskForce-l
Cc: Gwaltney. Sheila S; Kramer. Douglas R; Schutte. John P; Carlson. Aubrey Ai Kent.
J
George P; Byers. Brent D; Herbst. John E
Subject: RE: Follow un on Questions re: a Po~sible Deployment of Ruslan to Carry Dutch
Pump
Miriam.
Shortly. I should be able to answer your question about the cost of Ruslan for this
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airlift and to give you the Ukrainian poe ~~~~St~I~~~ny Ruslan-related
arrangements over the weekend.
In the meantime,I am forwarding to you questions from the Ukrainian Ministry of
Extraordinary ~atters and a private cargo carrier company Volare.
1. Assistance offered by the Ministry of Extraordinary Matters:
POC at the Ministry of Extraordinary Matters sent us a list of the items listed on the
Form of Assistance Sought by the U.S. Government which they could supply us with (i.e .. ,
MREs, bottled water, crutche~).
They may also be able to supply first aid kits, but would like to know first what should.
be included in them that would be familiar to the medical workers in the U.S. They
understand that pharmaceuticals, which may be part of a typical Ukrainian first aid kit,
are not needed.
***More importantly, the Ministry would like to know as soon as possible what the point of
landing in the u.s. would be?***
As soon as I have a list of items available, I will forward it to Task Force. If accepted
by Task Force (and please do specify quantities sought for each kind of item offered), .
these items possibly could be loaded on Ruslan if Task Force decides to use Ruslan and if
timing, capacity and logistics permit.
The other way to bring such supplies to the U.S. would be by hiring Volare cargo plane for
a fee (please see below and the attachment with airlift prices).
2. Follow up on an offer of Antonov cargo planes from a Ukrainian privately owned freight
carrier Volare
To follow up Volare's offer described in item 4 of Kiev 03550 sent on September 7, I have
attached to this message a letter received Jrom Volare today listing their prices for
airlifts. Please let us know if Task Force is interested in that offer .
. (Should you need to contact me over the weekend, my mobile number 'is: II... ....JI B6
Best regards,
Margaret

Economic Officer
U.S. Embassy Kiev
Work: +38-044-490-4514
Fax: +38-044-490-4277
---~-Original Message-----
.To: Bula-Duane, Malgorzata
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Urgent Request for POC'for a Possible Deployment of Ruslan to Carry Dutch
Pump
Margaret,
will the use of a Ruslan for this purpose still fall under the $200,000 gift offered by
Ukraine for assistance? If so, how much of the total would it use up? would it exceed the
donation?
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UNCLASSIFIED
Sent: Friday, september 09, 2005 3:02 AM
To: Yaroslav Brisiuck
Cc: Kent, George P; Carlson, Aubrey A; Gwaltney, SheilaS; Kramer, Douglas R; Schutte,
John Pj Ramlall, Juliet M; Komyshna, Marina N; Byers, Theresa A; Herbst, John E;
TaskForce-l
SUbject: Urgent Request for POC for a possible Deployment of Ruslan to Carry Dutch Pump
./
Dear Yaroslav,
This is to let you know that, at least as of yesterday morning, the U.S. military had
expressed an interest in the services of a Ruslan to transport a Dutch pump as soon as
possible (today or the weekend) .
In case that the arrangements have not yet been made, could you please advise us who on
the Ukrainian side would be the points of contact for our Katrina relief Task Force or the
military to implement the use of Ruslan for that airlift? \
Please feel free to give me a call at 490-4514 or respond bye-mail.

Thank you very much.
Best regards,
Margaret

Economic Officer
U.s. Embassy Kiev
Work: +38-044-490-4514
Fax: +38-044-490-4277
e-mail:bula-duanem@state.gov
-~---Original Message-----
From: Yaroslav Brisiuck [mailto:1
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 200~5~4~:~2~5~P~M~------------
Cc: Kent, George P
Subject: Re: Clarification of requests for help
Thank you very much. We passed this list to the Ministry of economy, Ministry for
emergencies, Red Cross and a number of other places.
----- Original Message
From: "Bula-Duane, Malgorzata" <Bula-DuaneM@state.gov>
To: "Yaro s I a v Br i s i uck " IL-...,,""='''''''''"--=--:- -----------II
Cc: "Kent, George pOI <KentGP@state.gov>
SUbject: RE: Clarification of requests for help
Dear Yaroslav,
To clarify re: .pharmaceuticals:
The list says "medical supplies (first aid kits, bandages, crutches, wheelchairs, but NOT
pharmaceuticals" meaning that no pharmaceuticals (no medical drugs) are needed.
Best regards,
Margaret

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UNCLASSIFIED
Economic Officer
UNCLASSIFIED
U.S. Embassy Kiev "
Work: +38-044-490-4514
Fax: +38-044-490-4277
.,I
,
From: Kent, George P
To: 'Yaroslav Brisiuck'; Bula-Duane. Malgorzata
Subject: Clarification of requests for help
Yaroslav -
I've cc:ed Malgosia from'ECON on this email, because she has the embassy lead on
assistance, and would be best positioned to clarify your two questions.
My initial thoughts: Not sure what sort of pharmaceuticals might be necessary.
Logistics crews are likely referring to those in charge of moving materiel around from
centralized depots to specific sites.
- George
From: Yaroslav Brisiuck [mailto:1
Sent: Thursday. September 08, 200~5~~1-:~5~2~P~M~------------
To: Kent, George P
Subject: Re: quick question to you (acting FM)
another question about the same list -- the word in par. (g) after wheelchairs and before
pharmaceuticals is illegible, what kind of pharmaceuticals? also, par. (I), logistics
crews, what is meant by that?
----- Original Message -----

From: "Kent, George P" <:KentGP@state.gov>
To: "Yaroslav Brisiuck" I -
Sent: Thursday, septembe~r~O~B~,~2~O~O~5~3~:~4~2~P~Ma-----~
Subject: RE: quick question to you (acting FM)
thanks - George
----- Original Message -----

,From: "Kent, George P" <:KentGP@state.gov>
To: "Yaroslav Brisiuck" I .
Sent: Thursday. septembeLr~O~8~,~2~O~O~5=-~3-:~1~1~P~M~----~
Subject: RE: quick question
That is indeed what it means. Clearly some items, like water/ice. are impractical from
afar: The UK has donated some MREs already. Basically - prepackaged food which doesn't
spoil. '
- George
From: Yaroslav Brisiuck [mailto:l~~~~~~ ~
To: Kent, George P
Subject: quick question
UNCLASSIFIED
, "
George, in the list of types of is "MREs," does it 'mean "meals

ready to eat?"
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UNCLASSIFIED
Q'Herron, Petra C
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Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 6:11 AM
To: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: URGENT: Tuesday's Update on Ukrainian Assistance: Ukraine Eager to Send Supplies:
Can They?
Importance: High
RELEASED IN PART
Resending(previous came back as undeliverable)
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~----original Message-----
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 12:49 PM
To: CMS TaskForce1F; TaskForce-1
Cc: Hultman, Darren W; Herbst, John E; Gwaltney, Sheila S; Kramer, Douglas R; Schutte,
John P; Carlson, Aubrey A; Kent, George P; Byers, Brent D; Dorff, Stephen J; Wolf,
Benedict; Bula-Duane, Malgorzata; Micheli, Marcus R; Stewart, Karen B(EUR); EUR-UMB-DL;
Ramlall, Juliet M; Cross, Mary H
SUbject: URGENT: Tuesday'S Update on Ukrainian Assistance: Ukraine Eager to Send Supplies:
Can They?
Dear Scott and the CMS, Task Force,

Here is (1) the general update on the status of,'the Ukrainian assistance, including
( certain important political considerations, and (2) the answer to your question regarding
the amount of money allocated to Katrina's assistance 'by ukraine and its authorized use.
1. Ukraine is Eager to Send the Offered Supplies

*** Please note ,that President Yushchenko is scheduled to arrive' in the U.S. on September
14. Prior to his arrival, Ukraine would like to provide some tangible form of assistance
and be able to announce their contribution when ,their President visits the U.S., if
possible.
Many officials of the GOU have been working eagerly, despite the current political crises,
to identify (and contract for) approximately BO,OOO tons of supplies (a list of which was
forwarded to the Task Force via e-mail yesterday and is copied below).
QUESTION: Can anything among, these supplies be accepted for later use?
In case that these supplies are truly not needed, are there any other items still in need?
Serhiy Polischuk, the coordinator of Katrina assistance at the Ministry of Extraordinary
Situations, would like to check if Ukraine could provide any such items instead.
Mission n~eds to let the GOU know as soon as possible.***
2. The Pledged Amount of Money for Katrina's Victims
What your matrix show ($2,000,000 cash donation from the government of Ukraine) is
incorrect.
The correct amounts are (a) $200,000 authorized pursuant to resolution #B72 for the
purchase of life-saving supplies for Katrina's victims) and (b) $400,000' preliminarily
approved by the Cabinet last night, amending the above referenced resolution, to cover the
cost of transporting these supplies from Ukraine to the U.S. by AN 124 cargo plane
(Ruslan), The official resolution is expected today.
The Ministry of Extraordinary Situations is obligated to spend the above amounts as .

authorized by these resolutions, meaning that the money could NOT be used to cover the
cost of returning the Dutch pump from the U.S. to Netherlands or any other transportation
UNITED STATES bEPARTMENT OF STATE 1
DATE/CASE 10:'06 OCT2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED~
cost or use -.
UNCLASSIFIED
Any other use of ·this money would need to be again authorized by subsequent resolutions
adopted by the Cabinet.
(For your convenience, here is a copy of the supplies offered by Ukraine and forwarded to
you yesterday:
# Item Quantity
1 Tent (for 20 people) 40
2 Meal Ready to Eat 20,000
3 Blanket half-woolen 2,000
4 Pillow 2,000
5 Bed Sheet 4,000
6 pillow Slip 2,000
7 Cleaning Detergent 5,000 kg
8 Crutches 2,000 pairs
9 Bandage 30,000 packs
(The quantity would be. determined based on need) .
Thank you in advance for your response,

Margaret

Economic Officer
U.S. Embassy Kiev
Work: +38-044-490-4514
Fax: +38-044-490-4277
Sent: Monday,' September 12, 2005 11:07 .PM .
Cc: Hultman, Darren Wi TaskForce-~
Subject: RE: Update on Ukrainian Assistance Offered to Katrin~'s Victims
Margaret,.
I'm on the Task Force, covering EUR. On the matrix is'a record of a $2,000,000 cash
donation from the government of Ukraine. The source of the offer is listed as Serhiy
Anatoli 7vych Polishchuk I IThere's been a small bit of B6
uncerta~nty here - there's the reference below to $200,000 (pursuant to resolution #872).
I'm assuming that the 2M dollars is something entirely different from the 200K dollars -
the 2M would be a donation, and the 200K is a fund to draw from in providing material
assistance.
Can we delicately inquire about this 2M cash donation?
Many thanks.
Scott
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 10:56 AM
To: eMS TaskForce1G; TaskForce-l
George P; Byers, 'Brent D; Herbst, John E; Dorff, Stephen Ji'Hultman, barren Wi Wolf,
Benedicti Bula-Duane, Malgorzata ,
Subject: Update on Ukrainian Assistance Offered to Katrina's Victims
Below is an updated information on (1) the specific items that Ukraine could ship to the
2
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APPR: DM
DRAFT: AC
RELEASED IN FULL CLR 1: AS
CLR 2: SM
CLR 3: KS
UNCLASSIFIED CLR 4: AN
CLR 5: JR
CLR 6: TS
CLR 7: PG
TFUS01: ACARNIE· CLR 8:
06/28/06 7-6611
TFUS01: DMCCARTHY
S/ES-O': ASMITH TF: SMILEY EUR/UMB: KSTEWART

EUR/PGI:ANORMAN EUR/RPM:JRATHKE OFDA: TSTITT L:PGUTHERIE
IMMEDIATE KIEV
PRORITY'LONDON·
PRIORITY USNATO
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AEMR, ASEC, CASC, EAID, AMGT,PREL, US, UP
SUBJECT: TFUS01: RESPONSE TO OFFER OF ASSISTANCE FOR

HURRICANE KATRINA FROM UKRAINE
REFS: KIEV 3550
.1. (SBU) This is an action request -- see paras 2, 4, and

5.
2. (SBU) This cable contains the official USG response to

Katrina. Embassy Kiev should deliver the points in para 4
at the highest appropriate level on Monday, September 19.
3. (SBU) Please note that USG acceptance of an offer does

not mean immediate use of the assistance. , Post and host
gover~ment should work with the Office of Foreign Disaster
Assistance and with NATO.
UNITED STATES DEPAR.TMENT OF STATE

DATE/CASE 10: 27 SEP 2006 200503991 ' UNCLASSIFIED
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impact.
We accept your generous offer of an AN-124 aircraft to

transport supplies and thank you for this offer.
We encourage your Government to work with NATO,

particularly the Alliance Movement Coordination Center
(AMCC) and the Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response
Coordination Center (EADRCC), to coordinate airlift
services. We also encourage you to have your English-
speaking point of contact for your offer contact the
Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) Operations
Center, which may be reached at: 703-526-2210.'
-- The USG'has received an outpouring of support from many

nations and international organizations. On behalf of the
United States Government and all Americans, I want to
express hearfelt appreciation for Ukraine's kind offer of
assistance and expressions of concern in this trying time.
End points.
5. (SBU) For USNATO; Washington understands that NATO

officials already are coordinating with Ukrainian
counterparts to make use of the offered airlift. Please
coordinate with the AMCC and EADRCC as appropriate.
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O'Herron, Petra C
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 9:43 AM RELEASED IN FULL
To: Wolf, Benedict
Cc: TaskForce-1
SUbJect: RE: UKRAINIAN OFFER
Can you confirm that all the info below is accurate and complete in terms of their offer?
---Original Message-----
From: Wolf, Benedict
sent: Friday, september 09,20059:23 AM
To: eMSTaskForcelF
Cc: TaskForce-l; EUR-Ukraine Desk; Bula-Duane, Malgorzata
Subject: RE: UKRAINIAN OFFER
My understanding is that the $200K could also be used to move the Dutch pumps.
J. Benedict Wolf·
Ukraine Desk Economic Officer
Department of State
2201 C St NW Room 4427
Washington, DC 20520
(202) 647-5998
fax (202) 647-3506
From: eMS TaskForcelF(S/ES-O{TF)

Sent: Friday, September 09,20058:42 AM
To: Wolf, Benedict
Cc: TaskForce-!
Subject: UKRAINIAN OFFER
Hi Benedict,
Could you please confirm this is accurate in terms of what the govt of Ukraine offered? I understand there is an offer of
a plane to carry Dutch pumps. Would that be included in the offer below? Thanks.
Air transportation, search and rescue personnel, and medicine worth US$ 200,000 per email Bula-Dane 9-8-05 10:38
1. The operating costs of the Russian could be covered out of the $200,000 to deliver assistance. This could be
assistance from other European countries. The Russian could. for instance, fly to Germany, pick up a load, and then
deliver it to a location in the US.
2. The Russian could deliver goods purchased in Ukraine from the list of priorities passed through diplomatic
channels.
3. The Ukrainians were also ready to send 100 specially trained personnel from the Ministry of Emergencies who
could help in rescue, search, and recovery efforts.
Best,
Angela Cervelli
EUR.Representative
Task-Force 1

DATE/CASE 10: 10 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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O'Herron, Petra C
From: eMS TaskForce 1F

Sent: Friday, September 09,20053:47 PM RELEASED IN PART
To: Hultman, Darren W; Reiter, Richard T
Cc: TaskForce-1; TaskForce-1
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Subject: RE: Katrina Relief: Dutch Pumps .>
TF1 has received confirmation from ~ Ithat the Dutch and the Ukrainians are B6
coordinating on this issue and that we (STATE) are stepping out of the mix. I . ~onfirmed that the pumps will
fit in the Ukrainian planes. . .
I hope this helps put the rumors to rest. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Regards,
Joann Lockard
EUR Rep
Task Force One
To: Reiter, Richard T
Cc: TaskForce-1 . I
Subject: Katrina Relief: Dutch Pumps I
Richard- ', '
I have been working with the TF1 and others regarding a Ukrainian offer to provide transportation, as they
have some planes that are capable of carrying the pumps that the Dutch have offered. I wanted to check
with you regarding news (rumors?) of a Dutch offer to either (1) help pay for the shipment of the pumps; or
(2) a Dutch decision to Contract out for transportation of the pumps.
Is there anything to either of these?
Thanks,
Darren.
Darren Hultman
2201 C Street, N. W., Room 4427

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Sent: Monday, September 12. 2005 8:40 AM
To: CMS TaskForce1 O-DepCoordinator
ce. TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Special Interest Item: DL Pumps to N.O. delay
Importance: High
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Roger that, Ukranian Commercial Cargo Company VOlga-Onepr, paid for by NL Military Contract one way. The
pumps are in your international aid agreement (attached for reference); I'm tracking through ZHU, Houston Center, and
Gander Flight Ops, so I will advise the instant I have anything. I am sorry I could not get the giant airframe down through
the airspace during an opportunistic window for better press coverage, but airplanes break. There is a second set that
have been rumored, 9 pumps from marine salvage giant SMIT (ref: htto:/Iwww.smit-international.com/). but I do not have
much on the offer so it will be difficult for me to assist. Or they may not need any help from me.
Great coveraqe on the German Pumps in the OW Journal last night, a German television news program that does the
week in review, it was broadcast on the Spanish version as well, at about 2400 yesterday. Great video of the Germans
working with the Task Force.
Thanks for the note,
Ul
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further information at this time. Flight
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Sent: Friday, September 16, 20051 :52 AM I B6
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EUR-UMB-DL '--------
Cc: Taskf'orce-t: Herbst, John E; Gwaltney, Sheila S; Kramer, Douglas R; Schutte, John P;
Cross, Mary H; Ramlall, Juliet M; Carlson, Aubrey A; Kent, George P
SUbject: RE: URGENT: Ukraine: One more ,
correction regarding supplies offered by Ukraine
'
Just to chime in re Ramstein - NATO planners are most definitely planning on uS1ng all the
92 tons. That is th~ number they have plugged into all their planning models. If it
changes, it will throw everything off track. From my NATO perspective, I would simply
encourage folks to work on sewing up that 8 tons of Ukrainian symbolic aid, and getting
the AN-124 to Ramstein as quick as possible.
Regards,
John
John D. Cockrell
32-2-724-3136

Sent: Friday, september 16, 2005 7:46 AM
To: CMS TaskForce1F; Hultman, Darren W; Cockrell,
Cc: TaskForce-I; Herbst, John E; Gwaltney, Sheila
John D; I I
EUR-UMB-DL
S; Kramer, Douglas R; Scnutte, John P;
Cross, Mary H; Ramlall, Juliet M; Carlson, Aubrey A; Kent, George P; Bula-Duane,
Malgorzata
Subject: RE: URGENT: Ukraine: One more correction 'regarding supplies offered by Ukraine
Importance: High
One more remark:
(1) If tents are still needed or any other items from the original Ukrainian offer
reflected in the TF1 matrix and
(2) if the GOU has some money left over after cover~ng the cost of operating AN 124 for
NATO airlift, and
(3) if the cargo to be picked up from Ramstein AFB is less than 92 tons (full capacity of
AN 124 is 100 tons minus 8 tons of UKR Red Cross cargo),
then Ukraine would like to provide these items. Because the cost of operating AN 124 for
NATO airlift is high (over $500,000), the GOU would not want the plane to fly half empty.
Margaret
DATE/CASE 10: 11 DEC 2006 200503991
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uNCLASSIFIED
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To: CMS TaskForcelFj Hultman, Darren Wi Cockrell, John Dil IEUR- B6
UMB-DL .. -----------
Cc: TaskForce-1i Herbst, John Ei Gwaltney, Sheila S; Kramer, Douglas Ri Schutte,
John Pi Cross, Mary Hi Ramlall, Juliet M; Carlson, Aubrey Ai Kent, George Pi Bula-Duane,
Malgorzata
Importance: High
Correction:

supplies procured by the GOU for $200,000 (reflected in the TF matrix). This offer was
USG's request and will provide an AN 124 for NATO airlift from Ramstain AFB at the GOU
cost.

humanitarian aid items (8 tons, NOT 80, with a value of $10,000) coming from the Ukrainian
Red Cross (not the GOU) for donations received from regular Ukrainian people, often very
the GOU view this small but symbolic donation as a help from "people to people", from poor
Here is the list of supplies (compiled pursuant to the American Cross guidance),
which I sent to the Task Force-l and the working group yesterday bye-mail:
Bed Sheet 99
pillow Slip 110
Pillow 50
Blanket 300
Soap 5,000
Bandage 4 boxes
It will be hard to understand for the Ukrainian officials accompanying AN 124 to

Ramstain AFB and then to Little Rock AFB (and being aware of what is loaded on the plane)
why the USG is taking 90 tons of Slovak, Rumanian, and other Eastern European countries
supplies from Ramstain AFB, while rejecting 10 tons of same or similar aid items from the
Ukrainian people.
Thank you for bringing this issued to OFDA/FEMA's attention and for their
consideration.
Best regards,
Margaret
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Economic Officer
U.S. Embassy Kiev
Work: +38-044-490-4514
Fax: +38-044-490-4277
To: Bula-Duane. Malgorzataj Hultman, Darren Wj Cockrell, John D; I I B6
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State has asked OFDA / FEMA to consider taking these supplies. The TF matrix
here indicates the contribution may consist of: $200,000 to procure supplies to include:
40 Tents (for 20 people), 20,000 MRE's, 2,000 Blankets half-woolen, 4,000 Bed Sheet, 2,000
pillow, 2,000, pillow Slip, 5,000 kg Cleaning Detergent, 2,000 pair Crutches, 30,000

Respectfully Yours,
Eric Falls (0700~1500, 9/15)
EUR Representative
Task-Force 1

Sent: Thursda , September 15, 2005 1:04 PM
To: CMS TaskForce1F; TaskForce-1
Cc c ~nnis, Joseph Sj Seldowitz, Stuart Mj
Hultman, Darren Wj Kramer, Doug as Rj Ram a 1, Juliet M; Carlson, Aubrey Aj Kent, George
Pj Gwaltney, Sheila S; Herbst, John Ej Koenig, John Mj Cross, Mary Hj carlson, MaryKay L;
Gardner, Gregory N; Stegniy, Svetlana Sj Byers, Terri A; Wolf, Benedictj EUR-UMB-DL;
Rogers, Bruce Dj Baez, Alejandro X; Cockrell, John Dj eadrcc@hq.nato.int
Subject: Update on NATO Airlift by Ukrainian Plane
Importance: High
John,
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
, Pursuant to our telephone conversations; I conveyed to Polishchyk, the
Ukrainian Katrina Aid Coordinator, the following information:
1. Routing:
There is no change in the routing as earlier contemplated. The routing

is still Kiev--Ramstein AFB--Little Rock AFB, with a possible refueling in Canada ..
2. Loading:
u.s. military will load and unload the plane using the military aircraft
pallets.
TO BE CONFIRMED BY UKRAINIANS: I confirm to you tomorrow morning

for the Russian military. He will double check with Antonov tomorrow.
3. Timing:

The actual timing of take off from Kiev, landing in Ramstein, taking off
from Ramstein and arriving in Little Rock AFB and the need, if any, to overnight in
Germany will be determined once the question about military aircraft pallets is answered
(which will enable you and, Antonov to better estimate the time needed for loading the
plane) .
4. Cargo:
Total load of cargo awaiting a pick up in Ramstein is not yet know, but
it would be a full load for AN 124 which can carry up to 100 tons.

Force-I, AN 124 could still take approximately 92 tons cargo from Denmark.
***To Task Force-I:
UNCLASSIFIED
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been purchased by the Red Cross from the money donated by regular Ukrainian folks who are
the GOU views this particular donation as a gift tlfrom the people to the people." If
these 8 tons could be accepted, we would urge to do so for these reasons. ***
AWAITING RESPONSE FROM TASK FORCE~l REGARDING ACCEPTANCE
Polishchuk understands that we ask them to take as much AN 124 can take,
PLEASE PROVIDE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE: at least some details regarding the

type of cargo, its dimensions, volume, packaging, separation of various items, etc. (in
metric system)
I continue to be the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine POC for the planned NATO
airlift for all general questions. After business hours, you can reach me at my mobile
phone #: I I
B6
b. Ukrainian side
.Serhiy Polishchyk of the Ministry of Extraordinary Situations (tel: +

I I fax: I Icontinues to be the Ukrainian POC for all general
questions and he will communicate with you through me (because of the language issue).
c. NATO EADRCC
I understand that you,~are the group commander at SAP in charge of

coordinating this airlift (tel: I ::=:J
and that I (tel: + I
I I
is working with you on th~s. ~---------------
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UNCLASSIFIED
d. Antonov
We are still awaiting to determine the designated person at Antonov for

. all technical questions regarding the operation of the plane, cargo, air space clearances,
documents, etc. Just FYI, the general telephone number to Antonov is: +38-044-443-00-18
and fax # is +38-044-442-6124.

communication.
Best regards,
Margar~t

Economic Officer
u.s. Embassy Kiev
Work: +38-044-490-4514
Fax: +38-044-490-4277
To: Bula-Duane, Malgorz.ata
subject: Getting UKR linked up with NATO planners
Margaret,
Excellent news. In order to get this moving as fast as possible,

I believe the Ukrainians need to be told to contact NATO's EADRCC (Euro-Atlantic Disaster
NATO's EADRCC is working to coordinate exactly those questions

that you pose in point 3 below, and Ukrainian officials will be able to coordinate their
movement most effectively there. The EADRCC has already learned of this Ukrainian offer
from their rep in Washington, so they are expecting just this type of inquiry from
Ukraine. Ukrainians just need to make that connection.
The email address for the EADRCC is: eadrcc@hq.nato.int
Phone nUmberl B6
Fax number:
'-----------'
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
, .
Thanks,
John
John D. Cockrell
32-2-724-3136

Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: FW: URGENT: Ukraine's Assistance to Katrina -- NATO
.AIRLIFT BY AN 124 APPROVED
Importance: High
Cc: Kramer, Douglas R; Ramlall, Juliet M; Carlson, Aubrey A; Kent,
George P; EUR-UMB-DL; TaskForce-I; Gwaltney, Sheila S; Herbst, John E; Cross, Mary Hi
Carlson, MaryKay L; Gardner, Gregory N; Stegniy, svetlana S; Schutte, John Pi Byers, Terri
A; Wolf, Benedict
Subject: URGENT: Ukraine's Assistance to Katrina -- NATO AIRLIFT
BY AN 124 APPROVED
Importance: High
Our A/S level Katrina POC at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)
In addition, four people from the Ministry of the Extraordinary

7
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, UNCLASSIFIED
Situations (MES) (Polishchuk, Robokovsky, Sokorenko and one more to be determined) and one
person from the MFA (most likely our working level Katrina POC Brisiuck) will accompany
the plane to the U.S. We will work with the MFA and our Consular Section to facilitate
issuance of the u.s. visas for them on the expedited basis.
As part of the package, the GOU asked that we accept about 8 tons
of supplies provided by the Ukrainian Red Cross (sanitary/hygiene products and bedding, as
specified on the American Red Cross website) .
capacity is used) .

a. most importantly, the type, weight, volume, and dimensions of

the cargo to be picked up at Ramstein AFB (in metric tons, cubic meters, etc)
We understand fr9m Sherry's yesterday's message that the load will

the Ukrainian side needs to know those details in advance in order to make arrangements.
b. timing of the flight (take off, stop at Ramstein, and

estimated arrival at Little Rock AFB). Please note that the plane may need to refuel in
Canada (this cost of this extra stop if needed is also covered by the GOU) .

expertise/authority for each such POC on the U.S. side that the Mission or the Ukrainian
For now, I am still the Embassy's POC and Ponomarenko is the GOU's
POCo
Please let us know if you need us (the post) to do anything in

order to secure the plane's clearance into the U.S. airspace.
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lTNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Please let me know if there are.any other issues that we should

address to make this airlift as smooth as possible?
Thank, you.
Best regards;
Margaret

Economic Officer
u.s. Embassy Kiev
Work: +38-044-490-4514
Fax: +38-044-490-4277
To: Gwaltney, Sheila S; aula-Duane, Malgorzata
Cc: Kramer, Douglas Rj Ramlall, Juliet Mi Carlson, Aubrey Ai
Kent, George Pi EUR-UMB-DL; TaskForce-1
AII-

I received a call from Task Force 1 at about 1730 EDT. They

(TF1 and FEMA) have identified a need which the Ukrainians may be able to fill. According
to TF1, we have a need, on or about September 19, for an AN-124 aircraft to pick-up
supplies at Ramstein AFB, and then delivered to Little Rock AFB. The supplies to meet
current needs have already been donated. Some of these supplies are already at Ramstein,
some are in transit to the AFB.
TFI is aware that Ukraine could only send the plane if it

were loaded with Ukraine-origin supplies. However, according to TF1, FEMA has already
offered, and TFI encouraged, that we could approach the Ukrainians once more to see if
I placed a call with the Ukraine Embassy to see if they

could approach the GOU, but they are busy with UNGA and have not replied. Could Post
Embassy in Washington tomorrow morning,
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Thank you,
Darren
From: eMS TaskForce1E(S/ES-O/TF)

Hi Darren,
1. Proposed itinerary would likely be Kiev-

Ramstein-Little Rock AFB, OOA 19 Sept.
2. Payload would be determined based on NATO

partners able to deliver to Ramstein by the 19th.
3. Confirmed that US military will load and

unload cargo.
We have a NATO contact here in DC whom we at

OFDA Logistics are working with to coordinate this movement. Thanks for any help the
Ukraine can offer.
Sherry Hazelhurst
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"') .- " , UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M
Sent: Thursday. September 15, 2005 9:49 AM B6
Cc: CMS TaskForce1 F; TaskForce-1; I IMcGinnis, Joseph S; Seldowitz.
Stuart M; Hultman, Darren W; Kramer, Douglas R; Ramlall, Juliet M; Carlson, Aubrey A; Kent,
George P; Gwaltney, Sheila S; Herbst, John E; Koenig, John M; Cross, Mary H; Byers, Terri
A; Wolf, Benedict; EUR·UMB-DL; Rogers, Bruce D; Baez, Alejandro X; Stephens. Ronald;
Rathke, Jeffrey D
SUbject: RE: Getting UKR linked up with NATO planners (and details about the UKR Red Cross
Supplies)
Margaret, TF-1,
It's up to TaskForce-1 to vet the Ukrainian supplies offer and issue a USG approval or
rejection. Please let us know if there is anything we can help you with at our end here
in Brussels.
Thanks,
John
John D. Cockrell
Political Officer. USNATO
32-2-724-3136

Sent: Thursday, September" IS, 200S 3:40 PM
To: Cockrell, John D "
Cc: CMS TaskForcelF; TaskForce-l; I I
McGinnis, Joseph S; Seldowitz,
Stuart Mj Hultman, Darren Wi Kramer, Douglas R; RamlaII, Juliet Mi Carlson, Aubrey Aj
Kent, George Pj Gwaltney, Sheila Sj Herbst, John E; Koenig. John M; Cross, Mary Hj Byers,
Terri Ai wolf, Benedict; EUR-UMB-DLj Rogers, Bruce Dj Baez. Alejandro X; Bula-Duane,
Malgorzata
Subject:RE: Getting UKR linked up with NATO planners (and details about the UKR Red Cross
Supplies)
Importance: High
John.
Thank you very much for the contact information. I will pa~s it on.
I hope to have the Ukrainian POCs later today to discuss the details of the NATO airlift.
In the meantime, please see below what kind of supplies the Ukrainian Red Cross prepared.
The GOU would like us to accept them, if possible.

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINlA
DATE/CASE In: 27 OCT 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
We will follow up on today's e-mail communication with a front channel cable tonight.
Best regards,
Margaret
The Red Cross Society of Ukraine, upon the request of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
Ukraine and the CMU Resolution # 872 of September 7, 2005, intends to provide the
following humanitarian assistance:
Bed Sheet 99
pillow Slip 110
Pillow 50
Blanket 300
Soap 5,000
~andage 4 boxes
---~-Original Message-----
From: Cockrell, John D B6
Cc: CMS TaskForce1F; TaskForce-1;1 ~ McGinnis, Joseph S; Seldowitz,
Stuart M; Hultman, Darren Wi Kramer, Douglas K; RamlaI , Juliet M; Carlson, Aubrey Ai
Kent, George P; Gwaltney, Sheila S; Herbst, John E; Koenig, John M; Cross, Mary H;
Carlson, MaryKay L; Gardner, Gregory N; Stegniy, Svetlana S; Byers, Terri A; Wolf,
Benedicti EUR-UMB-DL; Rogers, Bruce D; Baez, Alejandro X
Subject: Getting UKR linked up with NATO planners (FW: URGENT: Ukraine's Assistance to
Katrina -- NATO AIRLIFT BY AN 124 APPROVED)
Importance: High
Margaret,
Excellent news. Per our telcon, even better that UKR will not insist on
conditionality (i.e. no plane if their 8 tons of Red Cross aid not accepted, it wasn't
precisely clear in point 2 below). In order to get this moving as fast as possible, I
believe the Ukrainians need to be told to contact NATO's EADRCC (Euro-Atlantic Disaster
NATO's EADRCC is working to coordinate exactly those questions that you pose in
point 3 below, and Ukrainian officials will be able to coordinate their movement most
effectively there. The EADRCC has already learned of this Ukrainian offer from their rep
in Washington, so they are expecting just this type of inquiry from Ukraine. Ukrainians
just need to make that connection.
UNCLASSIFIED
,\ uNCLASSIFIED
The email address for the EADRCC is: eadrcc@hq.nato.int
Phone nUmbe1 B6
Fax number:
'------------
Please keep me andl lcc'd on any email traffic.
Thanks,
John
John D. Cockrell
32-2-724-3136

Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: URGENT: Ukraine's Assistance to Katrina -- NATO AIRLIFT BY AN 124
APPROVED
Importance: High
'Cc: Kramer, Douglas R; Ramlall, Juliet M; Carlson, Aubrey Ai Kent, George, P; EUR-
UMB~DLi TaskForce-1; Gwaltney, Sheila Si Herbst, John Ei CroBs, Mary H; Carlson, MaryKay
L; Gardner, Gregory Ni Stegniy, Svetlana S; Schutte, John P; Byers, Terri Ai Wolf,
Benedict
Subject: URGENT: Ukraine's Assistance to Katrina -- NATO AIRLIFT BY AN 124 APPROVED
Importance: High
Our A/s level Katrina POC at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) (Anatoly
Ponomarenko who will be traveling to the U.S. later this week) told me in Serhiey
an AN-124 aircraft at the GOU'a expense to pick-up supplies at Ramstein AFB, and then
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Antonov,will provide the pilot.
In addition, four people from the Ministry of the Extraordinary Situations (MES)
(Polishchuk, Robokovsky, Sokorenko and one more to be determined) and one person from the
MFA (most likely our working level Katrina POC Brisiuck) will accompany the plane to the
U.S. We will work with the MFA and our Consular Section to facilitate issuance of the
U.S. visas for them on the expedited basis. '
As part of the package, the GOU asked that we accept about 8 tons of supplies
provided by the Ukrainian Red Cross (sanitary/hygiene products and bedding, as specified
on the American Red Cross website) .
The total capacity ofAN-124 is about 90,000 tons. (Since the GOU covers the round
trip cost of AN-124, they want to make sure that'the plane's full capacity is used).
diplomatic clearance prior to being loaded on AN 124.
a. most importantly, the type, weight, volume, and dimensions of the cargo to be
picked' up at Ramstein AFB (in metric tons, cubic meters, etc)
We understand from Sherry's yesterday's message that the load will depend on what
the NATO partners managed to deliver to Ramstein by September 19. However, the Ukrainian
side needs to know those details in advance in order to make arrangements.
b. timing of the flight (take off, stop at Ramstein, and estimated arrival at
Little Rock AFB). Please note that the plane may need to refuel in Canada (this cost of
this extra stop if needed is also covered by the GOU) .
Please specify at your earliest convenience the area of expertise/authority for each
such POC on the U.S. side that the Mission or the Ukrainian side could contact with
specific questions. I will work with Polishchuk to obtain the same on the Ukrainian side
(i.e., contacts at Antonov).
For now, I am still the Embassy's POC and Ponomarenko is the GOU's POCo

4
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Please let us know if you need us (the post) to do anything in order to secure the
plane's clearance into the u.s. airspace.
Please let me know if there are any other issues that we should address to make this
airlift as smooth as possible?
Thank you.
Best regards,
Margaret

Economic Officer
u.s. Embassy Kiev
Work: +38-044-490-4514
Fax: +38-044-490-4277
Sent: Thursday, September IS, 2005 4:04 AM
Cc: Kramer, Douglas Ri Ramlall, Juliet Mi Carlson, Aubrey Ai Kent, George Pi
EUR-UMB-DL; TaskForce-1
All-
Thank you for all your work on Ukraine's offer of assistance. Please accept
my apologies for re-opening the issue.
I received a call from Task Force 1 at about 1730 EDT. They (TF1 and FEMA)
have identified a need which the Ukrainians may be able to fill. According to TFl, we
have a need, on or about September 19, for an AN-124 aircraft to pick-up supplies at
Ramstein AFB, and then delivered to Little Rock AFB. The supplies to meet current needs
have already been donated. Some of these supplies are already at Ramstein, some are in
transit to the AFB.
TFI is aware that Ukraine could only send the plane if it were loaded with
Ukraine-origin supplies. However, according to TFl, FEMA has already received needed
supplies at Ramstein. The greatest need now is for transportation. I offered, and TF1
encouraged, that we could approach the Ukrainians once more to see if they would be
I placed a call with the Ukraine Embassy to see if they could approach the
GOU, but they are busy with UNGA and have not replied. Could Post (Margaret) approach the
5
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GOU one more time to see if they would be willing to pay for and contract an AN-124 for
this delivery? I will plan to double-track with the Ukraine Embassy in Washington
tomorrow morning.
Thank you,
Darren
From: eMS TaskForce1E(S/ES-O/TF)

Sent': Wednesday, September 14, 2005 9:42 AM
Hi Darren,
1. Proposed itinerary would likely be Kiev-Ramstein-Little Rock

AFB, OOA 19 Sept.
2. Payload would be determined based on NATO partners able to

deliver to Ramstein by the 19th.
,We have a NATO contact here in DC whom we at OFDA Logistics are

working with to coordinate this movement. Thanks for any help the Ukraine can offer.
Sherry Hazelhurst,
6'
UNCLASSIFIED
Williams, Devin M
From:
Sent:
Stewart, Karen B(EUR)
Friday, September 16, 20054:32 PM 'U/d(to' 1-? Z
To: CMS TaskForce1 F; Kostelancik, David J; Norman, Alain G
Cc: Rathke,Jeffrey D; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Please Clear: Revised UKRAINE CABLE - PUT IN FINAL BY 5 PM WITH CLEARANCES
I wasn't aware that FEMA had now turned around and wants to accept the offer of sheets,
pillows, etc. I don't know if the GOU will still be able to afford that in addition to
the airlift (for NATO supplies) which has evolved over the more recent email
communications between Emb Kiev, the Task Force, and mil contacts. However, I don't
object to this cable to make clear what FEMA/USG is now accepting. If necessary, Emb Kiev
can come back with questions or clarifications on Monday. ~
Karen
>........,..-----::-:-.,....-------:-=----=-:---:="....-.,......,..=.,....----
>From: CMS TaskForcelF(S/ES-O/TF)
>Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 4:09 PM
>To: Stewart, Karen.B(EUR); Kostelancik, David J; Norman, Alain G
>Cc: Rathke, Jeffrey D; TaskForce-1
>Subject: RE: Please Clear: Revised UKRAINE CABLE - PUT IN FINAL BY 5 PM WITH CLEARANCES
>
>Thanks to Jeff and Alain who pointed out the most recent version was not attached.
>
>Karen, David and Alain,
>Please confirm that you are okay with this. Thanks!
>
> « File: Acceptance Cable Ukraine Sept 16.doc » Amy Carnie EUR
>Representative Task-Force 1
>
>PLEASE SLUG RESPONSES TO EUR REP.
>
>*** TASK-FORCE 1 - HURRICANE KATRINA - TASK-FORCE 1 ***
>
> ~----original Message-----
>From: CMS TaskForcelF
>To: Rathke, Jeffrey D; Stewart, Karen B(EUR); Kostelancik, David J; Norman, Alain G
>Cc: TaskForce-l
>Subject: Please Clear: Revised UKRAINE CABLE - PUT IN FINAL BY 5 PM WITH CLEARANCES
>Importance: High
>
>Folks,
>The Director would like this to be finalized in the next hour. This has been revised
since we have accepted some additional items. Please confirm that you are okay with this.
Thanks!
>
>
>Amy Carnie
>EUR Representative
>Task-Force 1
>
>PLEASE SLUG RESPONSES TO EUR REP.'
>
>*** TASK-FORCE 1 - HURRICANE KATRINA - TASK-FORCE 1 ***
>
>From: eMS TaskForcel-Director
>To: TaskForce-1
>Cc: Norman. Alain G; SES-O_CMS
>Subject: UKRAINE CABLE - PUT IN FINAL BY 5 PM WITH CLEARANCES
>Importance: High
>
DATE/CASE ID: 17 NOV 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
..... ;:. .UNCLASSIFIED
>
>From: Norman, Alain G
>To:· Rathke, Jeffrey D; TaskForce-I; Stewart, Karen B(EUR)
>Cc: Stephens, Ronald; Hultman, Darren W
>Subject: RE: Acceptance Cable Ukraine Sept 16
>Importance: High
>
>Sorry, but don't we still need to change the date of the delivery of the points from
Sept. 12 to Sept. 19 (next Monday, not this past one)?
>
> « File: Acceptance Cable Ukraine Sept 16.doc »
>=-------=--:-:--:-----=---=:-::------:=---------'---
>From: Rathke, Jeffrey D
>To: TaskForce-1; Norman, Alain G; Stewart, Karen B{EUR)
>Cc: Stephens, Ronald
>Subject: Acceptance Cable Ukraine Sept 16
>
>Attached see EUR edits to this cable. No reason I can see that USEU or London needs to
be involved. USNATO should be an action addressee.
>
>Cheers
>Jeff
>
>
> « File: Acceptance Cable Ukraine Sept 16.doc »
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Hart, Geneva R RELEASED IN FULL
From:
Sent:
McCarthy, Deborah A(WHAlFO)
Tuesday, November 08,200512:32 PM
. ~..5
'=:!/.
I (o
To: Norman, Alain G; Gutherie, Peter A; Anderson, Roger W(Charleston); Yu, Alan K
SUbject: RE: Audit Request - 238 (Ukrainian offer)
I will amend exec matrix.
'Sent: Tuesday, NovemberOa; 2005 11:02 AM
To: Gutherie, Peter Ai McCarthy, Deborah A; Anderson, Roger W(Charleston); Yu, Alan K
Subject: FW: Audit Request - 238 (Ukr~inian offer) .
I trust the following takes care of the matter of Ukraine.
·suggestion of $200K worth of supplies, but we needed the airlift, and they came through
with that.
Thanks.
Alain
~----Original Message-----
To: Norman, Alain G
Cc: EUR-Ukraine Desk
USD 500,000. This flight carried supplies donated by NATO countries. The initial USD
went out of their way to find assistance that would, help us -- the transportation.
Please let me know if there are additional question~
-Darren
-----Original Message----- .
Subject: ~W: Audit Request - 238
Importance: High
Sent: Monday~ November 07, 2005 7:18 PM
To: Atkinson, bavid Ri Norman, Alain G; Yu, Alan K
McCarthy, Deborah A
Importance: High
1
JU;VIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 30 AUG 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
DOS' auditors apparently got a hold of the matrix that OFDA supplied to the GAO. They
have already checked that matrix against the FEDWlRE sheet and have asked about a few
Roger & I have already taken a shot at reconciliation ~see below}, but could use your help
Islands?
Alan &'Alain: Do you have any further record of a financial donation from the Ukraine?
Thanks,
Peter
Australia -- State 163382 specif~es that the donation was to the ARC.
Cameroon -- Donation made directly to post not by wire transfer.
Ireland -- State 172092 specifies that the donation was to the ARC.
Korea,Republic of -- State 163366 indicates that the Koreans were to make a wire transfer
of an unspecified amt. to the USG.
cable trail.
Ukraine -???
From:- Anderson, Roger W
Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005' 2:39 PM
To: Gutherie, Peter A(3422 Main State)
Importance: High
Peter,
As discussed, thanks for your call on the cash spreadsheet. I've indicated in bold what my
Thanks,
Roger
From: wilson, DeAnna L
To: Anderson, Roger Wi Harris, Ken J; Sung, Ki H; James, Donna L
Cc: Brooks, Janet M; Olfus, Maurice
Importance: High
Please provide a response to the attached audit request. The due date is November 8,
2005. Thanks.
\
2
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\
-----.Original··.Message-----
From: Keller J Richard J
To: Brooks, Janet M(Charleston); Wilson, DeAnna L(Charleston)
Importance: High
From: Dong Kim [mailto:dkim@lgbllp.coml
Dear Ms. Conley,
Attached is Audit Request R-238 regarding FY 2005 Hurricane Relief Collections. Should
you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 703-922-7622.
Sincerely,
Dong Kim
UNCL~SSIFIED
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O'Herron, Petra C

Sent: Monday. September 12. 2005 1:22 PM RELEASED IN FlTLL
To: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW:URGENT RE GOU ASSISTANCE ON KATRINA
Importance: High
TF-1:
Our embassy in Kiev would like to know which offers of assistance from Ukraine (if any) the USG would-be
interested in accepting. Please note that we need to reply within the hour.
4.f~ .......... "'~"""'''''·
Thanks,
Darren
Ext. 7-6799
From: Gwaltney, Sheila S(Kiev)

Sent: Monday, September 12,20051:00 PM
To: Micheli, Marcus R; Stewart, Karen B(EUR); Bula-Duane, Malgorzata; Hultman, Darren W
Cc: EUR-UMB-DL; Kramer, Douglas R; Wolf, Benedict
Subject: URGENT RE GOU ASSISTANCE ON KATRINA
Importance: High '
Desk, .
This is urgent. Would you please run the traps with the Task Force and find out what the USG's preferences are
among the assistance offers that the GOU has made,» whether made formally or informally. .'
The FM just called the Ambassador and said the Cabinet of Ministers is trying to make decisions on the
assistance to be offered. The FM thinks that the Ruslan is our preference.
Is that true? Would you please find out and let me know? Can we get an answer by 1400 hours DC time? If the
Task Force can't give us a definitive word tonight, please let me know because the Ambassador wants to call the
FM back shortly after 1400 hours your time. .
Many thanks, Sheila.

Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 7:07 PM
To: Stewart, Karen B(EUR); Bula-Duane, Malgorzata; Hultman, Darren W
Cc: EUR-UMB-DL; Kramer, Douglas R; Gwaltney, Sheila S; Wolf, Benedict
SUbject: RE: More on AN-124 .
Karen, Darren,
Charge Korsunskiy told me this morning that he understood that the Cab Min was meeting today to discuss
authorization of additional funds for Katrina relief. I told him that Dutch had used charter company. He seemed
positive about the posssibility of the GOU chipping in to cover costs.
MM
From: Stewart, Karen B(EUR)

DAT4?J.@Al~{j ID: 25 SEP2006 200503991
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220 I C Street, N.w 0' Room 4427
7/7/2006
.UNCLASSIFIED
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O'Herron, Petra C
From: . CMS TaskForce1G

Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 7:30 AM
To: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: Question regarding Ukraine plane RELEASED IN FULL .
From: CMS TaskForce1E

Sent: Tuesday, September 13. 2005 6:29:54 AM
To: CMS TaskForce1G
Subject: RE: Question regarding Ukraine plane
The Ukraine offer has been accepted and is being used to transport water pumps from the Netherlands. This shipment is
due to arrive in Little Rock today. This action was coordinated military to military.
Sherry Hazelhurst .
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From: eMS TaskForce1G
sent: Tuesday, september 13, 2005 7:01 AM
To: OFDALogistics; 'tstitt@ofda.net'; 'rmtkatrina~dmr@ofda.net'
Cc: TaskForce-1'
Subject: . Question regarding Ukraineplane
Dear All,
The Ukraine has offered to use an AN-124 transport plane to ferry donations from Europe to the United States. The
International Assistance Matrix states that FEMA is still vetting this offer. Where does this offer stand at this time? Is
FEMA going to accept the offer from the Ukraine? Thank you.
Tom Canahuate
PM Task Force Rep.

DATE/CASE 10: 25 SEP 2006 200503991
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UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M
From: McCarthy, Deborah A RELEASED IN PART

Sent: Friday, October 07, 20057:25 PM
To: Harris, Michelle F; Bass, John R(S/ES-O}
B6, B5
SUbject: FW: For Clearance: (UN) UKRAINE: CONFIRMATION OF ASSISTANCE RECEIVED AND
_ _ _ _ _IBS

To: Hultman, Darren W; Norman, Alain G; Yu, Alan Ki McCarthy, Deborah Ai Harris, Michelle
F; I I(S/ES-O); visek, Richard C; Johnson, Karen K; Stephens, Ronald; B6
Plunkett, Peggy L
1) Can we say, as a point of fact, that by Sept. 16th FEMA had made its determination that
the GOU assistance was not needed? My personal recollection is that this is accurate.
But someone should have a record that this determination had been made by the 16th.
BS
From: Hultman. Darren W
Sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 1:45 PM . .
r--_ _..=.T~o"'_: Norman, Alain G; Yu, Alan K; McCarthy, Deborah A; Harris, Michelle F;I B6
I IS/ES-O); Gutherie, Peter A; Visek, Richard C; Johnson, Karen Ki Stephe~n~s-,---
Ronald; P unkett, Peggy L
UNCLASSIFIED
Attached please. find for clearance draft reply to Kiev 3916, an action request from
Kiev to provide the Ukrainians with information that will allow the Government of Ukraine
to account for assistance provided following Hurricane Katrina. I have included each of
you on this list as you had been referred to me by at least one other person also on this
list as being someone who should see this. .
Following the hurricane, the GOU made a number of offers of assistance; most were
not needed and declined. The only assistance accepted was airlift capacity in the form of
a single flight of an AN-124 cargo plane from Ramstein AFB in Germany to Little Rock AFB.
DATE/CASE ID: 29 MAY 2007 200503991
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because the funding was originally obligated for Ukraine-origin supplies that the USG did
not need, and was instead used to provide trari~portation, which we did need.
There has been some confusion regarding the delivery of Dutch de-watering pumps to
New Orleans. (The pumps are large and can be carried by only one production aircraft -
the AN-124, which is produced in Ukraine.) In that case, the Dutch contracted directly
with a Ukrainian company (Antonov) to transport the pumps to the U.S. The GOU was at no
time involved in the transportation of the Dutch pumps to the U.S.
transporting the Dutch de-watering pumps back to the Netherlands when they are no longer
needed. The GOU might provide this capability, it appears the GOU might have remaining
hurricane relief funds with which they could support the transport of the pumps back to
the Netherlands. Therefore, the final talking point has been added raising this possible
request. Post agrees with this approach, if this assistance would be helpful.
with that. in mind, please provide your clearance/comments/suggestions.
Thanks,
Darren
Darren Hultman
Phone: (202) 647-6799
Fax: (202) 647-3506
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O'Herron, Petra C , ... t- ;
B6 QE-'53.
From: Bula-Duane, Malgorzata(Kiev)
Sent: Monday, September 19, 20051 :29 AM
To: Katrina Wor,king Group
Kramer, Douglas R; Schutte, John P; Herbst, John E; Gwaltney, Sheila S; Carlson, Aubrey A;
Cc:
Kent, George P; Cross, Mary H; RamlaJl, Juliet M; 6 I
EADRCC@hq.nato.int; Stitt, Tony; Bass, John R(PS); Glsvold, usa c; Horne, Todd; eMS
B6
TaskForce1·Dlrector; CMS TaskForce1 E; Hultman, Darren W; Wolf, Benedict; Cockrell, John D;
Subject:
IThank You For Confirming
I that Only the Ukrainian Plane AN 124 Has Been Accepted
Importance: High
Dear Carol,
Thank you for your prompt response. We will convey your message to the GOU and deliver the demarche
requested by State 172061 today (Monday).
Please rest assured that the Ukrainian AN 124 flight from Ramstein to Little Rock will not/not be delayed because
of this issue. It is scheduled to. take off from Ramstein AFB tomorrow. Tuesday, September 20, and I will continue
working with EADRCC/SHAPE in Brussels, with Antonov and with Polishchuk (and his team who most likely will
arrive at Ramstein tonight in order to join AN 124 on its route to Little Rock) to make it happen.
Best regards,
.Margaret

Economic Officer
U.S. Embassy Kiev
Work: +38-044-490-4514
Fax: +38-044-490-4277
From: rmtkatrinajrn
sent: Sunday, September 18, 2005 11:11 AM
To: 'Bula-Duanem@state.,.9pv'
Cc: I . . l'EADRCC@hq.nato.int'; rmtkatrlnajot:
rmtkatrina_dmr; Stitt, Tony; 'bassJR@state.gov'; 'GisvoldLC@state.gov'; Horne, Todd; Qo1S TaskForcel-
Director; 'CMSTaskForcelE'
Subject: RE: URGENT: Please Confirm Whether 8 tons of the Ukrainian Red Cross Supplies Have Been
Accepted
Dear Margaret: The offer of the donated supplies from the GOU is very generous. State Department's
cable 172061 states accepts the AN 124 aircraft. We understand the political sensitivities and all parties
(Sate/FEMAlUSAID) are willing to work together however it is critical to the mission the AN 124 flight is not
delayed. The GOU has been extremely generous in their donation of the AN 124, we know this is very
expensive and are appreciative. Pis convey our gratitude.
Best Regards,
Carol Chan
Response Manager
USAID

DA 1J~8MJb~D: 13 SEP 2006 200503991
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Oliva, Amber M
From: PATH Telegram Delivery
RELEASED IN PART
Sent: Friday, September 16, 20052:58 PM B6
To: Almodovar, Cindy Trodden; Ansah-Twum, Ellen Y; Ball, Jacqueline A; Barnett, Cheryl E;
Bibbins Sedaca, Nicole M; Boggs, Gladys D; Bracken, Joseph M; Brady, Cynthia A; Busse,
Mark 0; Casey, Thomas H; Chagnon, Natalie l; CMS - Telegrams; Crock, Jonathan M;
Dilworth, Alison E; Fotovat, Katrina I; Friedrich, Mary K; Gisvold, Lisa C;·Hambrick. Barbara K;
Hardy, Elsie; Higgins, Justin; Hironimus, Janelle S; Homer, Jamie L; Horton, Brenda D;
Jacobs, Morris E; Miller, Ronald W; Naputi, Jesse T; Neumann, Virginia R; Neumann Vir inia
R; PATH OS; PATH M; PATH PA; PATH PAPLlGA; PATH SWCI; Pellegrini, Keith A; B6
I prosper, Pierre R; Reynolds, Rodney M; Rogers-Harper, Amanda 0; Ross, enru er
A; Ruppe,Adele E; Sapor, Andrew E; SES-CR Sec and Pres Corresp; Sloan, Linda A; Smith,
Robin A; Sofen, Melinda J; Thomas, Harry K; Thompson, Nicole A; Tureklan, Vaughan C;
Vasquez, Edgar J; Volker, Karen E; Welch, Gretchen G; Whiton, Christian P; Wildermuth,
Mark J; Wojtasiewicz, Renata A; Zawitkowski, Emilia J .
SUbject: SECRETARY'S REPLY TO OFFER OF ASSISTANCE REGARDING HURRICANE KATRINA
FROM FOREIGN MINISTER BORYS TARASYUK
SUBJECT: SECRETARY'S REPLY TO OFFER OF ASSISTANCE REGARDING HURRICANE KATRINA FROM FOREIGN
MINISTER BORYS TARASYUK
1. PLEASE DELIVER FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY RICE TO FM BORYS TARASYUK. THE
DEPARTMENT DOES NOT PLAN TO RELEASE THE TEXT OF MESSAGE BUT HAS NO OBJECTION IF THE
GOVERNMENT OF UKRAINE WISHES TO DO SO. THERE WILL BE NO SIGNED ORIGINAL.
2. BEGIN TEXT:
DEAR MR. MINISTER:
THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTFUL MESSAGE OF SYMPATHY REGARDING THE DEVASTATION'CAUSED BY
HURRICANE KATRINA, ONE OF THE MOST DESTRUCTIVE HURRICANES IN U.S. HISr9RY. IT IS
COMFORTING TO HAVE SUCH CARING PEOPLE FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE REACHING OUT TO US AT THIS'
TRAGIC TIME.
I DEEPLY APPRECIATE UKRAINE'S GENEROUS OFFER TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SUPPLIES AND THE USE OF
AN AN-124 AIRCRAFT TO TRANSPORT THOSE SUPPLIES.
I AM GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND CONCERN.
SINCERELY,
CONDOLEEZZA RICE
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Oliva, Amber M
.From: McCarthy, Deborah A RELEASED IN PART
Sent: Friday, October 07. 2005 7:25 PM B5 B6
To: Harris, Michelle F; Bass. John R(S/ES-O) ,
SUbject: FW: For Clearance: (UN) UKRAINE: CONFIRMATION OF ASSISTANCE RECEIVED AND

To: Hultman, Darren W; Norman, Alain G; YU, Alan K; McCarthy, Deborah A; Harris, Michelle
Fi I I(S/ES-O) i Visek, Richard C; Johnson, Karen K; Stephens, Ronald; B6
Plunkett, Peggy L
subject: RE: For Clearance: (UN) UKRAINE: CONFIRMATION OF ASSISTANCE RECEIVED AND
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Ronald; pfunkett, Peggy L
Cc: BulaDuane, Malgorzata X(Kiev); wolf, Benedict
UNCLASSIFIED
Attached please. find for clearance draft reply to Kiev 3916, an action request from
Kiev to provide the Ukrainians with information that will allow the Government of Ukraine
to account for assistance provided following Hurricane Katrina. I have included each of
you on this list as you had been referred to me by at least one other person also on this
list as being someone who should see this.
Following the hurricane, the GOU made a number of offers of assistance; most were
not needed and declined. The only assistance accepted was airlift capacity in the form of
a single flight of an AN-124 cargo plane from Ramstein AFB in Germany to Little Rock AFB.
DATE/CASE 10: 23 JAN 2007 . 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
" UNCLASSIFIED
because ~he funding was originally obligated for Ukraine-origin supplies that the USG did
not need, and was instead used to provide transportation, which we did need.
There has been some confusion regarding the delivery of Dutch de-watering pumps to
New Orleans. (The pumps are large and can be carried by only one production aircraft -
the AN-124, which is produced in Ukraine.) In that case, the Dutch contracted directly
with a Ukrainian company (Antonov) to transport the pumps to the U.S. The GOU was at no
time involved in the transportation of the Dutch pumps to the U.S.
transporting the Dutch de-watering pump.s back to the Netherlands when they are no longer
needed. The GOU might provide this capability, it appears the GOU might have remaining
hurricane relief funds with which they could support the transport of the pumps back to
the Netherlands. Therefore, the final talking point has been added raising this possible
request. Post agrees with this approach, if this assistance would be helpful.
with that. in mind, please provide your clearance/comments/suggestions.
Thanks,
Darren
Darren Hultman
2201 C street, N.W., Room 4427
Phone: (202) 647-6799
Fax: (202) 647-3506
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TFUS01: DIRECTOR OR COORDINATOR'S NAME
CLR 2:
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PA: [?] CLR 5:
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PRIORITY USEU BRUSSELS CRL 8:
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E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AEMR, ASEC, CASC, BAllO, AMGT, PREL, US, UP
SUBJECT: TFUSOl: ACCEPTANCE OF HURRICANE KATRINA

ASSISTANCE FROM UKRAINE
REFS:. KIEV 3550
1. (SBU) This is an action request -- see paras 2, 4, and

5.
2. (SBU) This cable contains the official USG reaction to

Katrina. Embassy Kiev should deliver the points in para 4
at the highest appropriate level on Monday, September 12.
3 . .(SBU) Please note that USG acceptance of an offer does

not mean immediate use of the assistance. Post and host
government should work with USNATO, EADRCC to coordinate.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE,)

DATE/CASE ID: 27 SEP 2006 200503991
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impact .:
. We accept your generous offer of an AN-124 aircraft to

transport supplies[, as well as supplies x, y, z from the
Ukraine Red Cross?,] and thank ~ou for this offer.
We encourage your Government to work with NATO/EADRCC

to coordinate airlift services, and identify a point of
contact for your offer of [xxx supplies] and to have. that
individual contact the Office of Foreign Disaster '
Assistance (OFDA) Operations Center. OFDA Coordinator may
be reached at: 703-526-2210.
End points.
5. (SBU) For London and USEU: Please convey to the UK (in

its capacity as EU President) and relevant European
Union/Commission officials this modification of USG
acceptance of the offer of from the Ukraine.
YY
IF YOU HAVE EXTRA CLEARERS, ADD HERE.
PRIORITY USNATO BRUSSELS

IF YOU HAVE EXTRA ACTION ADDRESSEES, ADD HERE.
IF YOU HAVE EXTRA INFO ADDRESSEES, ADD HERE.
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REPLACEMENT KNOWS WHAT THE STATUS ON CLEARANCES IS. ONCE

IT IS FULLY CLEARED, PLEASE PASS TO THE D~PUTY DIRECTOR.
THE DEPUTY COORDINATOR WILL THEN PASS TO THE COORDINATOR,
WHO WILL PASS IT ON TO THE SPECIAL ASSISTANT AND FINALLY
TO THE DIRECTOR. ONCE THE DIRECTOR APPROVES, THE SPECIAL
~SSISTANT WILL MAKE A DISKETTE AND DELIVER TO OPS.
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
O'Herron, Petra C
From: Bula-Duane, Malgorzata RELEASED IN FULL

To: TaskForce-1
SUbject: FW: Ukraine Offers Katrina Aid: Correction: UAH 1 million (not 1 billion) offered
Importance; High
From: SUla-Duane, Malgorzata
To: Bula-Duane, Malgorzata; carlson, Aubrey A; Micheli, Marcus R; 'taskforcel@state.gov'
Cc: Kramer, David J; Fried, Daniel; EUR-UMB-DL; Herbst, John E; Gwaltney, Sheila S; Kramer, Douglas R; Molloy, James P; COOk,
Nerissa J
I '
Subject: RE: Ukraine Offers Katrina Aid: Correction: UAH 1 million (not 1 billion) offered I
Importance: H~ . I
I
This is a correction to the message below: Interfax-Ukraine incorrectly referred to the amount as UAH 1 "billion".
. ,
The correct amount is UAH 1 million roughly equivalent to $200,000.
I apologize for the misunderstanding.

Economic Officer
U.S. Embassy Kiev
Work: +38-044-490-4514·
Fax: +38-044-490-4277
. e-mail: bula-duanem@state.gov .~.
··---Origlnal Message-----
From: Bula-Duane; Malgorzata
Sent: Thursday, September 08,2005 10:52 AM
To: Carlson, Aubrey Ai Micheli, Marcus R; taskforce1@state.gov
Cc: Kramer, David J; Fried, Daniel; EUR-UMB-DL; Herbst, John E; Gwaltney, Sheila S; Kramer, Douglas R; Molloy, James Pi Cook,
Nerissa J; Bula-Duane, Malgorzata
Subject: RE: Ukraine OffersKatrina Aid
Thank you.
We should have a clarification as to what "use of' Ruslan (Le., whether free of charge, at cast or with some
compensation) means later today and will report back.
Per Interfax-Ukraine, September 7, the Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution on allocating UAH 1
billion for buying medicines and hygiene products for the victims of the Katrina hurricane. The Foreign Minister Borys
Tarasyuk supported that resolution, which will be implemented by the Ministry of Economy.
Per Interfax-Ukraine. Ruslan aircraft will shortly deliver these supplies to the U.S. territories devastated by Katrina.
The Economy Minister Serhiy Teriokhin did not rule out that Ruslan aircraft would be used for delivering humanitarian
aid for other European countries.
Post will convey to the government of Ukraine the need for the prior U.S. diplomatic clearance before loading Ruslan
and other guidance from State 164429. .
Thank you for copying me on all Katrlna related correspondence.
Best regards,
Margaret

Economic Officer
UNITEDSTATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1
DATE/CASE ID: 25 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
U.S. Embassy Kiev
UNCLASSIFIED
Work: +38-044-490-4514
Fax: +38-044-490-4277
From: carlson, Aubrey A
sent: . Thursday, september 08, 20059:37 AM
To: Micheli, Marcus R; Herbst, John E; taskforcel@state.gov
CC: Kramer, David J; Fried, Daniel; EUR-UMB-DL; GWaltney, Sheila S; Kramer, Douglas R; Molloy, James P; COok, Nerissa J;
Bula-Duane, Malgorzata
Subject: RE: Ukraine Offers Katrina Aid
looping in Margaret Bula-Duane, EconOff and pac for Katrina assistance offers at Emb Kiev.
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sent: Wednesday, september 07,20057:14 PM
To: Herbst, John E; taskforce1@state.gov
CC: Kramer, David J; Fried, Daniel; EUR-UMB-DL; Gwaltney, Sheila S; Kramer, Douglas R; carlson, Aubrey A; Molloy,
James P; Cook, Nerissa J
Subject: RE: Ukraine Offers Katrina Aid
Charge Korsunskiy of Ukr. Embassy called to follow up. GOU is eager to help and looking for any indications
of where and how they can assist.
From: Herbst, John E(Klev)

sent: Wednesday, september 07, 2005 7:36 AM'
To: taskforce1@state.gov
CC: Kramer, David J; Fried, Daniel; EUR-UMB-DL; Gwaltney, Sheila S; Kramer, Douglas R;.cartson, AUbrey A; Molloy,
James P
Subject: Ukraine Offers Katrina Aid
Foreign Minister Tarasyuk called me this afternoon from the Cabinet of Ministe~ to say that the GOU would
like to offer us: 1) the use of the Ruslan cargo plane and 2) 100 emergency responders from the Ministry of
Emergency Situations. These personnel, he said, were used in the Turkey following the last major earthquake.
This morning, Rada Deputy Eremeev called on me per the instructions of Rada Speaker Lytvyn to offer: 1)
cash, that would be raised in a public campaign, including television ads (so he could not say how much it
would be) and 2) an undetermined number of medical personnel. ~ I
I thanked both Tarasyuk and Eremeev, asked for details (re the length of time for using the plane, the number'
of medical personnel), and said that I'd get back to them after checking with Congress. Pis advise how we
should respond. .
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UNCLASSIFIED
O"Herron, Petra C
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Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 3:02 pM
To: TaskForee-1
Cc: TaskForce-1
SUbject: End of shift report - EUR Rep RELEASED IN PART
B6
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1. Pending cable declining the Swiss offer of help. The Switzerland desk is clearing it, and then it must go through the
rest of the clearances. Draft cable is a modification of STATE 169094. The Switzerland desk has cleared. Sent to PA,
---ElJRlPGh-O~DA-for-Glearance.--PEN9ING-GbEARANCES. . --------------,-----'-----,----------
2. Pending: modification of cable accepting Danish donation. FEMA now wants Denmark to arrange for the shipment of
the blankets they plan to donate. NATO transport aircraft are too swamped to transport the blankets. Also, FEMA wants
Denmark to reduce the number of blankets from 40K to 10K. Cable 166970 needs to be modified. Spoke with 'backup
Denmark Desk officer, but he didn't want to take action. Said Task Force should draft cable. AWAITING ACTION.
3. Ukraine: very much wants to be of help. Want to send in-kind donations via airplane, but FEMA does not want the
stuff.... They do, however, need the airplane to transport NATO-countries donations currently on the tarmac in Ramstien
atir force base. The Deputy in UMB is going to work with the Embassy in Kiev to see if we can maybe push the Ukrainians
to send their airplane, empty. to pick up the NATO material. Follow up withUMB Deputy ~ Marcus Micheli x7-9049.
4. Georgia: Donated $50K directly to the Red Cross. The Georgia desk is working on a cable to thank the GOG.
5. Greece: Desk is drafting a cable declining the Greek offer of a cruise ship. The offer had been accepted previously, but
FEMA re~assessedthe,.needs-and-no-Ionger-need-the-ship.-We-are-waiting-final-word-from-F-EMA,-but-Greece-desk-is--
already working on a cable to decline offer. Call Joe Parente when we have final word from OFDA representative.
. .
6. John Cockrell at US NATO is very interested in following the status of transportation for the NATO countries donations.
Please copy him when relevant.
7. Germany. David Chin (240) 4764914 is the State Department Detail to the National Communications. System. He
needs to tindout more information about 2 Germany telecom offers - one a private donation from New Skies and the
other a containerized cell phone eqUipment offer. He needs technical details and dollar amount of the New Skies offer of
help. NO ACTION TAKEN YET. .
- - - -
8.1 ' .. . . . . . I Liaison to State Dept from U.S. Coast Guard I I wants to follow up with.Malta's offer of Bt
he p. (Listed in Matrix) He will check what materiel Malta was Offering, and OFoA rep needs to check with FEMA. Please
contact OFDArep and.Daxe.Gordner.to.check-stetus; .
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE' 1

DATE/CASE ID: 27 SEP 2006 200503991
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TASK FORCE KATRINA - PM LOG
Thursday, 9/8 3-11 pm Shift Rosati Mexico Request from Mexico (via WHA rep)
to ascertaln status of their ship "Papa
Lopan". NORTHCOM POLAD
Deborah Bolton confirmed ship
arrived yesterday; anchored off
GUlfport. Mississippi; working with
USS Bataan and Dutch frigate 'Van
Amstel"; began offJoading using small
boats from the shore. Information
relayed to WHA rep.
Thursday, 9/8 3-11 pm Shift Rosati Canada Resolved question concerning
Canadian medical personnel on ships
-- medical personnel not sent as part
of assistance but to look after
Canadian personnel. Ships are 4 - 1
destroyer, 2 frigates. 1 Canadian
Coast Guard. Sailed on the 6th, may
arrive the 1Oth or even the 11th, 12th
due to storms in the Atlantic.
Personnel are: 1 medical officer, 1
medical planner, 3 physicians
assistants, 4 medical technicians.
Canada considering making an offer
for Canadian medical teams to work
with US ~edical personnel
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dvised them to sen e
B<
offer to the Task Force.
Thursday, 9/8 3-11 pm Shift Rosati Ukraine See details on offer of $200,000
which could be applied to contracted
Antonov support.

DATE/CASE In: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
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Thursday, 9/8 3-11pm Shift Rosati DoD

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Thursday, 9/8 3-11pm Shift Rosati TF WHA Rep W HA rep received call fro~1
I INorfOlk, who
wanted to know If OSG authorized
support to foreign soldiers, sailors.
WHA rep aadvised him to go up his
chain of command with the question.
Thursday, 9/8- 11pm-7am Krieger India FEMA clearance received for India
Friday 9/9 Shift shipment; plane to depart 10 Sept to
arrive Boston 12 Sept. Call from
Embassy Dehli to confirm. Need
diplomatic flight clearance worked
first thing in AM; emailed Paula Harris
and Steve Stevens to that effect
Thursday, 9/8-- 11pm-7am Krieger Ukraine Contacted Margaret to find out cost of
Friday 9/9 Shift ale wrt $200,000 donation; still need
to talk to NORTHCOM and Army
Corps of Engineers for final two
questions.
Thursday, 9/8-- 11pm-7am Krieger Thailand Approved. Thai VIP accompanying
Friday 9/9 Shift treated as single flight (humanitarian).
Blankets came into JFK 0625 on 9
Sept and will be held for placemenl
on VIP plane. Dip OF Clearance can
be given as soon as we receive
answer from Embassy Bangkok on
approval for rice (food)
Thursday, 9/8-- . 11pm-7am Krieger India Question over mil-mil coordination for
Friday 9/9 Shift Indian salvage divers: does State
need to clear/approve/give dip flight
clearance for this mil-mil request.
Contactl ?first thin~ in
AMI
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Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 2:49 PM RELEASED IN PART
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: TaskForce-1 B5
Subject: September 13: EUR End of Shift Report, 3PM
BUR - End of Shift IT Report

September 13, 3PM
DEVELOPMENTS
I) Greek offers of ships: DoD has in principle accepted offer of 2 cruise ships. No USG acceptance on further offer of
cargo ship, yet it appears ship departed for U.S. on/around 9/8.
2) Ukraine: Have accepted offer for Antonov-planes to send pumps from the Netherlands. No acceptance of other offers.
Would be ready to accept more transport capacities.
3) Luxembourg: DCM Dan Piccuta reports Luxembourg offer of 1000 camp beds and 2000 blankets, formally accepted
by STATE 166971, will be shipped on Wed 9/14 to Huntsville via Cargolux as coordinated with USAID/OFDA and
NATO logistics. No action necessary.
4)Georgia has given a check of $50,000: Georgian embassy supposed to hand it over today. Desk Officer has prepared a
draft dip note to thank Georgians. WilJ clear with Task Force.
OUTSTANDING ISSUES
1)Norway: Prepared cable to decline additional offer (first offer already accepted); check on clearance
2) Swiss offer of assistance: FEMA and TF apparently approved some items w/o the knowledge of OFDA. The original
list of approved items has now changed. As a result, OFDA has removed themselves from the approval process (see
email from Tony Stitt 9:02PM 9/12). FEMA and TF must collaborate to confirm commodities.
Need to fmd closure on comfort kits. Open question: is the writing in English (if not, must be translated)? Desk
will find out and urges that we should then accept without delay! Got confmnation that there are no food items, but
did not get info on other aspects.
Obtain CMS, OFDA and FEMA agreement on what to accept - circumstances have changed since last agreement
on 9/8. Current OFDA "green light" matrix shows "plastic sheets, bedding and comfort kits (no food)."
OFDA OPS thought that agreement covered tarps, not plastic sheeting (Swiss offered both). Do we need tarps over
plastic sheeting? Should we accept the tents too? As Swiss have alread packed everything it would be advisable not
to separate further.
See below for draft acceptance cable language.
Other offers: pumps and appox. 100 people to operate them - FEMA said "yes" to offer, but it is outstanding, no
action; forensic experts - this is on "standby."

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA 1
DATE/CASE ID: 13 SEP 2006 200503991 lTNCLASSIFIED
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TFUSOl: Hurricane Katrina Task Force 9/16/2005

Shift 2 (1500-1800)
PM Representative End of Shift Report - Jo-Anne Riabouchinsky
NATO Flight Approvals: The following flights were approved by OFDA and FEMA:
09-16-N003 NATO TCA3

Norway - Blankets, First Aid Kits, Tents
EID Ramstein 17/0845z Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) 17/2030z
09-16-N004 NATO CAF A310

Czech Republic - Blankets, Camp Beds
EID Ramstein 17/0800z Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) 17rrBn .
09-16-N005 NATO TCA4

Czech Republic -Remainder of Blankets, Camp Beds
ETD Ramstein 19/0845z Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) 19/2030z
09-16-N006 NATO AN124

Denmark - Blankets, Rubb Halls, First Aid Kits
Finland - Sheets, Thermosheets, Cooler Cases, Small Tarps
Norway - Blankets. First Aid Kits. Tents
Romania - Tents
EID Ramstein Sept 19 or 20 (rime TBD) Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) TBD
09-16-N007 NATO TCA 5

Slovenia - Blankets, Camp Beds, First Aid Kits
Em Ramstein 2110845z Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) 21ITBD
OFDAcontrol numbers on Flights N004 and N006 do not match up with NATO itinerary.
. Waiting on OFDA to provide updated itinerary.
Ukraine Air Delivery:
GOU agreed to provide an AN-124 aircraft at the GOU's expense to pick-up supplies at
Ramstein AFB, and then deliver them to Little Rock, AFB on September 19. ODFA
approved control # for mission pending. The aircraft is already at Ramstein. Plane will
carry a full load (up to 105 tons). Supplies include 15 tents, 2,000 blankets, 4,000
bedsheets, 2.000 pillows and pillowcases, 30,000 bandage packs.
EUR representative is sending out an updated thank you cable for clearance in regards to
Ukraine's offer of assistance. The Task Force Director would like to have all final cables
sent out for clearances by 5:00 p.m.

DATE/CASE In: 24 AUG 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
TFUS01 Hurricane Katrina Task Force Page 1 of'l
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Choi, Martino I

To: CMS TaskForce1- LogA
Cc: TaskForce-1
SUbject: EUR End of Shift Report
TFUSOI Hurricane Katrina Task Force

Shift 3 (2300-0700,) 9/13-9/14
End of Shift Report by EUR Task Force Representative Vemelle Trim
03 :40 Post sent an email asking whether we will accept Andorra's offer of assistance (20 tons of
humanitarian goods), Andorra will cover transportation costs. Post noted that it is becoming a
politically sensitive issue.
03 :51 Received an email from Belfast regarding whether we will accept the assistance offered by two
power companies.
04:36 Received and responded to an email from Michael Hammer seeking confirmation that we declined
the Norwegians' additional offer of assistance.
04:52 Jeff Oppenheim sent an email to verify whether we have accepted $1 million dollars worth of
humanitarian items; he had received a call from EADRCC which forwarded correspondence from the
Turkish government asking about procedures to transport these items via NATO.
05 :20 Sent previously drafted cable declining additional Norwegian offer of assistance for clearance.
05:32 Embassy Kiev (Margaret Bula-Duane) asked whether Post can direct NGOslcharities to make
contributions to the Ukrainian Red Cross due to the difficulty Ukrainian NGOs have making direct '
transfers to the American Red Cross. Apparently, Post has worked with the Ukrainian Red Cross to
open accounts to facilitate the transfer of funds to the U.S. .
06:30 Dan Piccuta called to say that Luxembourg has no problems with STATE 169096. Luxembourg
already has a five-member team that is pumping water out of New Orleans. The team traveled to New
Orleans with a German team.

DAJ,J¥i/1§§<JD: 11 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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From: IThursday, September

l 15. 20058:15 .AM B
Sent:
To: Bass, John R (OPS)
Cc: Plunkett, Peggy L; eMS TaskForce1-Director; TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: Your Fax (Some Good News)
RELEASED IN PART
John, B6
·Reference the caple we've been drafting to request support from those countries who'd
previously offered airlift support, appears that NATO has what it needs to comply with the
23 Sep .deadline to ship assistance into Littlerock.
We can turn off the cabl~, yes? The cable has not been sent out.
ViR, Bill
-----Original Message----- .
From: rmtkatrina nato [mailto:rmtkatrina natO@Ofda.net]
Sent: ThurSda~, September IS, 2005 8:01 AM .
To: I I
Stephens, Ronald; Satches, Penny Ci EADRCC@hq.nat6.int;
john.hunter@s ape.nato.~nt; Zavales, John
Cc: rmtkatrina eu!; rmtkatrina lc; rmtkatrina rm; rmtkatrina dmr; rmtkatrina_io; Bishop,
Jeb S, Lt Col, -JCS J4 - - -
Subject: RE: Your Fax
Bill,
I'm happy to report that this fax has just become OBE'd. NATO will be able to fulfill its
promise to transport aid items from Europe to Little Rock. Specifically, Canada and the
Ukraine have offered to provide additional aircraft to support NATO, thereby ensuring all
cargo will be moved well within the delivery"cut-off date of 23 September. AMCC is now·
developing a revised airflow plan, and I'll release it to all interested parties as soon
as possible.
Dave
From: rmtkatrina nato

Sent: WedneSda;,-September 14, 2005 4:54 PM
To: I. ~ I
Subject: Your ax
Bill,
Got your fax -- thanks for the opportunity to review it. I called my boss to get his ~ead
on it, and he said he wanted to have a chance to digest it, so I faxed him a copy. Given
the NAC's avowed desire to provide the airlift, he'll want to make sure the SecGen's
Private Office is fine with it. That means that we should have comments, if any, back by
the time we start business tomorrow.
I'li let you know as soon at start of business tomorrow.
Cheers,
Dave

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA 1
DATE/CASE 10: 24 OCT 2006 "200503991
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Oliva, Amber M .

To: TaskForce-1 ' RELEASED IN FULL
Cc: Task Force-1
Subject: End of shift report - EUR Rep
End of shift report -- EUR Rep
1. pending cable declining the Swiss offer of help. The Switzerland desk is clearing it,
and then it must go through the rest of the clearances. Draft cable is a modification of
STATE 169094. The Switzerland desk has cleared. Sent to PA, EUR/PGI, OFDA'for clearance.
PENDING CLEARANCES.
2. Pending: modification of cable accepting Danish donation. FEMA now wants Denmark to
arrange for the shipment of the blankets they plan to donate. NATO transport aircraft are
too swamped to transport the blankets. Also, FEMA wants Denmark to reduce the number of
blankets from 40K to 10K. Cable 166970 needs to be modified. Spoke with backup Denmark
Desk officer, but he didn't want to take action. Said Task Force should draft cable.
AWAITING ACTION.
3. Ukraine: very much wants to be of help. Want tO,send in-kind donations via airplane,
but FEMA does not want the stuff_. They do, however, need the airplane to transport NATO-
countries donations currently on the 'tarmac in Ramstien .af-i-r-force-base..----'I'he-Deputy-in- _ ...
UMB is going to work with the Embassy in Kiev to see if we can maybe push the Ukrainians
to send their airplane, empty, to pick up the NATO material. Follow up with UMB Deputy
Marcus Micheli x7-9049.
'; . ~. .':- .
" , 4. ' Georgia: Donated $SOK directly to the Red Cross. i ' The' Georgia desk is working on a
cable to thank the GOG.
5. Greece: Desk is drafting a cable declining the Greek offer of 'a cruise ship. The
offer had been accepted previously, but FEMA re-assessed the needs and no longer need the
ship. We are waiting final word from FEMA, but Greece desk is already working on a cable
to decline offer. Call Jqe Parente when we have final word from OFDA representative.
6. John Cockrell at US NATO is very interested in following the status of transportation

for the NATO countries donations. Please copy him when relevant.
7. Germany: David Chin (240) 476-4914 is the State, Department Detail to the National
Communications System. He needs to find out more information about 2 Germany telecom
offers -- one a private donation from New Skies and the other a containerized cell phone
equipment offer. He needs technical details and dollar amount of the New Skies offer of
help. NO ACTION TAKEN YET.
a. Captian Dave Gordner, Liaison to State Dept from U.S. Coast Guard (x6-aSS4) wants to
follow up with Malta's offer of help. (Listed in Matrix) He will check what materiel
Malta was offering, and OFDA rep needs to check with FEMA. Please contact OFDA rep and
Dave Gordner to check status.

DATE/CASE JD: 19 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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SuBJECT: TFUSOI SITUATION REPORT NO. 021 AS OF 1530 EDT

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2005.
Unclassified Telegram Text G Frowick, Coordinator.
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
1. (U) A total of 118 countries and 11 international

organizations have generously offered assistance to the
Hurricane Katrina relief effort. The following new offers
of assistance have been made.
Cameroon has offered a cash donation of $450,000
Rwanda has offered a cash donation of $100,000
Togo has offered a cash donation of $100,000
ACCEPTANCES OF OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE
2. (U) The United States has accepted offers of assistance

from 86 countries and two international organizations.
(Task Force)
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3. (SBU) The U.S. has accepted an offer from Argentina to

provide a team of mental health professionals. Similar
offers from other countries are still under consideration.
(Task Force)
ASSISTANCE DELIVERED
4. (U) The Czech Republic's donation of 600 cots and 14

large tents, delivered via NATO flight, has been received
in Little Rock. (Task Force)
5. (U) A Swedish aircraft carrying commu~ication equipment

is enroute, and is expected to arrive in Little Rock on
Tuesday afternoon. (Task Force)
6. (U) A Ukrainian aircraft carrying Dutch water pumps is

scheduled to land in New Orleans today at 1344. (Task
Force)
7. MINIMIZE CONSIDERED.
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EUR - End of Shift I Report

See below. for draft acceptance cable language.

Draft Language for Swiss acceptance cable:

Hope to receive clarification by tomorrow'.

, Dear Working Group Members:

Changes to today's matrix:

-We have added r 1

RM: please update cash collected column.

Thank you all.

Fine for China and Mongolia

From: Atkinson, David R

From: Mccarthy, Deborah A(WHA/FO)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

EUR Activity Log

Ukraine (I:\TFl\DOCS\CABLES\ACCEPTANCE CABLE UKRAINE SEPT 16.DOC,

Spain (I:\TF1 \Docs\Cables\Acceptance Cable Spain.doc)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

(NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN BOLD)

• So far, twenty-three EAPC nations, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Canada,

I Turkey recognises the Republic of Macedonia with its constitutional name

From: CMS TaskForcelF

1100 Embassy Budapest reported the GOH offered 5 forensic experts.

1300 ALDAC on Ambassador Sullivan's reports sent for clearance .

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

NATO Relief Flights

Schedule ofRernainirig Flights

IS-September: NATO-707 (should arrive later today)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

From: eMS TaskForce1F(S/ES-OrrF)

Eric FaJls - EURIUBI

EUR Activity Log

• Leadership wantsto move as many cables as possible

Please send 15:30 sitrep to Alain Norman

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Ukraine (I:\TFI\DOCS\CABLES\ACCEPTANCE CABLE UKRAINE SEPT IS.DOC, Drafting Cable To

Georgia (desk drafting),

From: Bula-Duane, Malgorzata [mailto:Bula-DuaneM@state.gov]

SubJect: URGENT: upplies Have

Dear Pat (and Katrina Working Group),

LJNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

Thank you very much for your prompt response.

Malgorzata (Margaret)" Bula-Duane

What we urge OFDA/FEMA to accept is not/not the original offer of 80 tons of

What we urge OFDA/FEMA to accept is a symbolic and a much smaller offer of

Pillow Slip 110

Tooth Paste 2,580 packs

Total weight about 8 tons for approximate value of $10,000

It will be hard to understand for the Ukrainian officials accompanying AN 124 to

We look forward to receiving OFDA/FEMA answer.

Malgorzata (Margaret) Bula-Duane

OFDA/FEMA says the tents would be most useful.

The Secretary is very aware of the political issues of how we accept

* 'It 'It TASK-FORCE 1 - HURRIC~E KATRINA - TASK-FORCE 1 'It'lt'II

Pursuant to our telephone conversations, I conveyed to Polishchyk, the

There is no change in the routing as earlier contemplated. The routing

TO BE CONFIRMED BY UKRAINIANS: I confirm td you tomorrow mornirig

Monday, September 19 would probably be the earliest date for the

If 8 tons provided by Ukrainian Red Cross is accepted by the Task

***To Task Force-1:

While not a condition to airlift of NATO cargo, delivering the Ukrainian

AWAITING RESPONSE FROM TASK FO~CE-l REGARDING ACCEPTANCE

5. Information needed (type of c?rgo; volume, dimensions, etc.)

la. U.s. Embassy in Kiev:

* TASK-FORCE 1 - HURRICANE KATRINA - TASK-FORCE 1 *