President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday insisted at a meeting with US President-elect Donald Trump that any settlement with Russia after its invasion of Ukraine had to be "just", as fears grow in Kyiv on the position of the incoming administration. President Emmanuel Macron hosted three-way talks with Zelensky and Trump at the Elysee Palace, discussing what the incoming American president had termed a world that was a "little crazy". Hours after their meeting, the outgoing administration of President Joe Biden announced a new $988 million military assistance package for Ukraine. The package features drones, ammunition for precision HIMARS rocket launchers, and equipment and spare parts for artillery systems, tanks and armoured vehicles, the Pentagon said in a statement. Zelensky's meeting with Trump just before the three men headed to Notre Dame for the re-opening ceremony of the great Paris cathedral was his first face-to-face encounter with tycoon-turned-politician since his election victory. The meeting was of huge importance to Zelensky, given fears in Kyiv that Trump, who once boasted he could end Russia's war on Ukraine in 24 hours, may urge Ukraine to make concessions to Moscow. It also offered a unique chance for Macron to gain insights into how a second Trump presidency will look when he takes office in January. The trip to Paris is Trump's first international visit since his November 5 election win. "We all want peace. But it is very important for us... that the peace is just for all of us and that Russia, (Russian President Vladimir) Putin or any other aggressor has no possibility of ever returning," Zelensky said according to the presidential website. "And this is the most important thing -- a just peace and security guarantees, strong security guarantees for Ukraine," he added. Trump has scoffed at the billions of dollars in US military assistance to Ukraine and has spoken of forcing a quick settlement. But Zelensky also thanked Trump for his "unwavering resolve" describing the talks as "good and productive". Trump and Macron embraced and shook hands several times on the steps of the French presidential palace, with Trump given a full guard of honour despite not yet being in office. "It seems like the world is going a little crazy right now and we will be talking about that," Trump told reporters as he prepared to sit down for the talks with Macron. Despite tensions between the two men during his first term, Trump hailed his ties with the centrist French leader, saying: "We had a great relationship as everyone knows. We accomplished a lot." Macron told Trump it was "a great honour for French people to welcome you" for the re-opening ceremony at Notre Dame, which was devastated by a blaze in 2019 during Trump's first term. "You were president at that time and I remember the solidarity and the immediate reaction," Macron added, speaking in English. When he first took office in 2017, Trump's ties with Macron -- then also a fresh face on the world stage -- began warmly despite their obvious political differences. Their long and muscular handshakes -- which saw each man seek to assert his superiority -- became a light-hearted focus of attention before ties cooled, then soured, following disputes about climate change, trade and defence. Trump earlier wrote on his Truth Social platform that the United States should "not get involved" in the situation in Syria, where fast-moving rebel forces say they have begun to encircle the capital Damascus. The Republican's return to power has rung alarms in Paris and many European capitals after his promises on the campaign trail to force an end to fighting in Ukraine and levy tariffs on trading partners. In his own reaction to the discussions, Macron wrote on social media: "Let us continue our joint efforts for peace and security." European allies have largely enjoyed a close working relationship with Biden on the crisis in the Middle East, but Trump is likely to distance himself and ally the United States even more closely with Israel. In a sign of the importance of Trump's one-day trip to Paris, he was accompanied by his pick for White House chief of staff, Susie Wiles, as well as his Near East and Middle East advisors, Steve Witkoff and Massad Boulos, according to a guest list issued by the Elysee Palace. Tesla tycoon and Trump advisor Elon Musk, who was also on the line during a phone call between the incoming president and Zelensky last month, also flew into the French capital was present at the Notre Dame ceremony. sjw/adp/jjThe United States is imposing sanctions on 35 entities and vessels that play a critical role in transporting illicit Iranian petroleum to foreign markets. This action imposes additional costs on Iran’s petroleum sector following Iran’s attack against Israel on October 1, 2024, as well as Iran’s announced nuclear escalations, building upon the sanctions issued on October 11. Petroleum revenues provide the Iranian regime with the resources to fund its nuclear program, develop advanced drones and missiles, and provide ongoing financial and material support for the terrorist activities of its regional proxies. “Iran continues to funnel revenues from its petroleum trade toward the development of its nuclear program, proliferation of its ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle technology, and sponsorship of its regional terrorist proxies, risking further destabilizing the region,” said Acting Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Bradley T. Smith. “The United States remains committed to disrupting the shadow fleet of vessels and operators that facilitate these illicit activities, using the full range of our tools and authorities.” Today’s action is being taken pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13902, which provides authority to the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to identify and impose sanctions on key sectors of Iran’s economy. On October 11, 2024, the Secretary of the Treasury identified the petroleum and petrochemical sectors of the Iranian economy as subject to sanctions pursuant to section 1(a)(i) of E.O. 13902. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has released sanctions guidance for the maritime industry to aid in identifying new or common fact patterns that may be indicative of sanctions evasion, addressing common counterparty due diligence issues, and implementing best practices to promote sanctions compliance. Iran relies upon a sprawling network of tankers and ship management firms in multiple jurisdictions to transport its petroleum to overseas customers — using tactics such as false documentation, manipulation of vessel tracking systems, and constant changes to the names and flags of vessels. The Marshall Islands-flagged JAYA (IMO: 9410387); Guyana-flagged PHONIX (IMO: 9198317); the Cook Islands-flagged BERTHA (IMO: 9292163), OLIVE (IMO: 9288265), YURI (IMO: 9235737), and MIN HANG (IMO: 9257137); the Sao Tome and Principe-flagged ELVA (IMO: 9196644) and CERES I (IMO: 9229439); the San Marino-flagged VANITY (IMO 9371608); the Liberia-flagged LADY LUCY (IMO: 9341512); the Belize-flagged VESNA (IMO: 9233349); the Honduras-flagged FT ISLAND (IMO: 9166675); the Iran-flagged MASAL (IMO: 9169421); and the Panama-flagged BLACK PANTHER (IMO: 9285756), LIONESS (IMO: 9285744), VERONICA III (IMO: 9326055), FIONA II (IMO: 9262766) and MEROPE (IMO: 9281891), have collectively shipped tens of millions of barrels of oil for Iran. United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Galileos Marine Services L.L.C manages the JAYA, formerly known as the MONOCEROS, which has been involved in transporting Iranian crude oil since at least 2022 and has changed its name or flag multiple times since to evade accountability. The JAYA has carried hundreds of thousands of metric tons of Iranian crude oil on behalf of U.S.-designated China Concord Petroleum Company (CCPC). CCPC was designated pursuant to E.O. 13846 on September 25, 2019 for engaging in a significant transaction for the transport of oil from Iran after the reimposition of sanctions on Iran. Panama-based Ocean Glory Giant OGG SA owns and manages the MASAL, which carried more than a million barrels of Iranian crude oil on behalf of U.S.-designated CCPC, the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), and Naftiran Intertrade Company (NICO) as recently as July 2024. Hong Kong-based Gaffodil Co., Limited manages and operates the FT ISLAND, which carried more than 1.6 million barrels of Iranian condensate to buyers in China on behalf of CCPC and NIOC as recently as April 2024. India-based Vision Ship Management LLP manages and operates the PHONIX, formerly known as the LUNA LAKE, which has carried millions of barrels of Iranian crude oil for CCPC since 2022. Vision Ship Management LLP also owns, manages, and operates the Cook Islands-flagged RIO NAPO (IMO: 9256913) and the Panama-flagged LARA II (IMO: 9321421). The RIO NAPO previously transported 35,000 metric tons of Iranian naphtha worth approximately $21.5 million to the UAE. Galileos Marine Services L.L.C, Vision Ship Management LLP, Ocean Glory Giant OGG SA, and Gaffodil Co., Limited are being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the petroleum sector of the Iranian economy. The JAYA is being identified as property in which Galileos Marine Services L.L.C has an interest. The MASAL and the FT ISLAND are being identified as property in which Ocean Glory Giant OGG SA and Gaffodil Co., Limited have an interest, respectively. The PHONIX, the LARA II, and the RIO NAPO are being identified as property in which Vision Ship Management LLP has an interest. Seychelles-registered Lufindo Holding Limited owns the ELVA, which in July 2023 was used by Iran to ship nearly two million barrels of Iranian light crude oil. The ELVA is managed and operated by Pakistan-based Inaya Ship Management Private Limited. Liberia-registered Constellation Maritime Services Limited is the owner and operator of the LADY LUCY. The LADY LUCY carried Iranian fuel oil worth approximately $18.5 million to the UAE in July 2024, and transported an additional cargo of fuel oil worth approximately $17.5 million to the UAE again in August, both on behalf of NIOC. Lufindo Holding Limited, Inaya Ship Management Private Limited, and Constellation Maritime Services Limited are being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the petroleum sector of the Iranian economy. The ELVA is being identified as property in which Lufindo Holding Limited has an interest. The LADY LUCY is being identified as property in which Constellation Maritime Services Limited has an interest. People’s Republic of China (PRC)-based Shanghai Legendary Ship Management Company Limited manages and operates the BERTHA, the MIN HANG, and the VESNA. The BERTHA and the MIN HANG have been involved in the illicit transport of Iranian oil since at least 2022. The VESNA has similarly shipped millions of barrels of Iranian crude oil to the PRC since 2019 on behalf of NIOC and CCPC. Shanghai Legendary Ship Management Company Limited is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the petroleum sector of the Iranian economy. The BERTHA, the MIN HANG, and the VESNA are being identified as property in which Shanghai Legendary Ship Management Company Limited has an interest. PRC-based Shanghai Future Ship Management Co Ltd manages and operates the VERONICA III and the MEROPE. The VERONICA III and the MEROPE have been involved in the illicit transport of Iranian oil on behalf of NIOC since at least 2022. The VERONICA III has transported hundreds of thousands of metric tons of Iranian crude oil on behalf of NIOC and CCPC. Shanghai Future Ship Management Co Ltd has managed illicit shipments of Iranian oil for years; in 2021, a vessel managed by Shanghai Future Ship Management Co Ltd was seized by Indonesian authorities when it was detected transferring oil from an Iranian-flagged tanker owned by the National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC), causing an oil spill. Both vessels were attempting to conceal their identities by concealing their flags and turning off their automatic identification systems (AIS). Shanghai Future Ship Management Co Ltd is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the petroleum sector of the Iranian economy. The VERONICA III and the MEROPE are being identified as property in which Shanghai Future Ship Management Co Ltd has an interest. Cayman Islands-registered, PRC-based Eunomia Limited owns the FIONA II. The FIONA II has been involved in transporting illicit Iranian oil since at least 2023. In July 2024, the FIONA II transported nearly two million barrels of Iranian crude oil to the PRC on behalf of NIOC. Marshall Islands-registered Yurimaguas Ltd owns the YURI and the VANITY. The YURI and the VANITY have carried Iranian oil to the PRC since at least 2020; the YURI itself has shipped millions of barrels of Iranian crude oil for CCPC and NIOC. Eunomia Limited and Yurimaguas Ltd are being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the petroleum sector of the Iranian economy. The FIONA II is being identified as property in which Eunomia Limited has an interest, and the YURI and VANITY are being identified as property in which Yurimaguas Ltd has an interest. India-based Tightship Shipping Management (OPC) Private Limited manages or operates the OLIVE, BLACK PANTHER, and LIONESS, which have collectively carried tens of millions of dollars’ worth of Iranian oil for NIOC since at least 2022. The BLACK PANTHER has engaged in ship-to-ship transfers of Iranian oil with Iranian-flagged vessels. Tightship Shipping Management (OPC) Private Limited is involved in the management of a fourth vessel, the Panama-flagged TONIL (IMO: 9307932), which is managed and operated by Ukraine-based Lightship Management Ltd and has skirted sanctions to carry millions of barrels of oil for Iran. Tightship Shipping Management (OPC) Private Limited and Lightship Management Ltd are being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the petroleum sector of the Iranian economy. The OLIVE, the BLACK PANTHER, and the LIONESS are being identified as property in which Tightship Shipping Management (OPC) Private Limited has an interest. The TONIL is being identified as property in which Lightship Management Ltd has an interest. Hong Kong-based Ceres Shipping Limited owns the CERES I. The CERES I has been involved in transporting Iranian oil since at least 2021. In January 2024, near Singapore, the CERES I transferred via ship-to-ship transfer nearly 300,000 metric tons of Iranian crude oil in the interest of U.S.-designated Jazira Das International Products Trading LLC, CCPC, and NIOC. Notably, in July 2024, the CERES I was involved in a collision with another oil tanker that caused an oil spill in international waters near Malaysia. At the time of the collision, the CERES I’s vessel tracking signals were inconsistent with its position, which inhibited communication with the other vessel. Ceres Shipping Limited is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13902 for operating in the petroleum sector of the Iranian economy. The CERES I is being identified as property in which Ceres Shipping Limited has an interest. As a result of today’s action, all property and interests in property of the designated persons described above that are in the United States or in the possession or control of U.S. persons are blocked and must be reported to OFAC. In addition, any entities that are owned, directly or indirectly, individually or in the aggregate, 50 percent or more by one or more blocked persons are also blocked. Unless authorized by a general or specific license issued by OFAC, or exempt, OFAC’s regulations generally prohibit all transactions by U.S. persons or within (or transiting) the United States that involve any property or interests in property of designated or otherwise blocked persons. U.S. persons may face civil or criminal penalties for violations of E.O. 13902. In addition, persons that engage in certain transactions with the individuals and entities designated today may themselves be exposed to sanctions or subject to an enforcement action. Non-U.S. persons are also prohibited from causing or conspiring to cause U.S. persons to wittingly or unwittingly violate U.S. sanctions, as well as engaging in conduct that evades U.S. sanctions. OFAC’s Economic Sanctions Enforcement Guidelines provide more information regarding OFAC’s enforcement of U.S. sanctions, including the factors that OFAC generally considers when determining an appropriate response to an apparent violation. The power and integrity of OFAC sanctions derive not only from OFAC’s ability to designate and add persons to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) List, but also from its willingness to remove persons from the SDN List consistent with the law. The ultimate goal of sanctions is not to punish, but to bring about a positive change in behavior. Source: US Department of The Treasury
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LOS ANGELES — Until he sustained a season-ending knee injury last week in the Western Conference final, Galaxy playmaker Riqui Puig was having a tremendous season. So I heard. I watched Puig play only twice this year, once in the Galaxy's season-opening 1-1 draw with Inter Miami and a second time in his team's Fourth of July defeat to LAFC at the Rose Bowl. Outside of short highlight clips on social media, I never saw the former Barcelona prospect, not even when he assisted on the goal that sent the Galaxy to the MLS Cup final. That wasn't a reflection of my interest. Some of my friends will make fun of me for publicly admitting this, but I like Major League Soccer. I covered the league in my first job out of college and have casually kept up with it since. I take my children to a couple of games a year. My 11-year-old son owns Galaxy and LAFC hats but no Dodgers or Lakers merchandise. People are also reading... 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While the MLS Cup final between the Galaxy and New York Red Bulls will be shown on Fox and Fox Deportes, the majority of games are now exclusively behind a paywall, courtesy of the league's broadcasting deal with Apple. MLS Season Pass subscriptions were reasonably priced — $79 for the entire season for Apple TV+ subscribers, $99 for non-subscribers — but I was already paying for DirecTV Stream, Netflix, Amazon Prime, PlayStation Plus and who knows what else. MLS became a casualty in my household, as well as in many others, and the possibility of being out of sight and out of mind should be a concern for a league that is looking to expand its audience. Which isn't to say the league made a mistake. This was a gamble MLS had to take. Now in the second year of a 10-year, $2.5 billion deal with Apple, MLS did what Major League Baseball is talking about doing, which is to centralize its broadcasting rights and sell them to a digital platform. Regional sports networks have been decimated by cord cutting, making traditional economic models unsustainable. The move to Apple not only increased the league's broadcast revenues — previous deals with ESPN, Fox and Univision were worth a combined $90 million annually, according to multiple reports — but also introduced a measure of uniformity in the league. The quality of the broadcasts are better than they were under regional sports networks. Viewers know where to watch games and when, as every one of them is on Season Pass and most of them are scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. local time either on Wednesday or Saturday. "That's been fueling our growth and driving our fan engagement," MLS Commissioner Don Garber said Friday at his annual state of the league address. Apple and MLS declined to reveal the number of League Pass subscribers, but the league provided polling figures that indicated 94% of viewers offered positive or neutral reviews of League Pass. The average viewing time for a game is about 65 minutes for a 90-minute game, according to Garber. In other words, the League Pass is well-liked — by the people who have it. The challenge now is to increase that audience. The launch of League Pass last year coincided with the arrival of Lionel Messi, which presumably resulted in a wave of subscriptions. But the league can't count on the appearance of the next Messi; there is only one of him. MLS pointed to how its fans watch sports on streaming devices or recorded television than any other U.S. sports league, as well as how 71% of its fans are under the age of 45. The league also pointed to how it effectively drew more viewers to the Apple broadcast of Inter Miami's postseason opener with a livestream of a "Messi Cam' on TikTok, indicating further collaborations with wide-reaching entities could be in its future. Garber mentioned how Season Pass is available in other countries. The commissioner also made note of how Apple places games every week in front of its paywall. "What we have, really, is a communication problem," Garber said. "This is new, and we've got to work with Apple, we've got to work with our clubs and we've got to work with our partners to get more exposure to what we think is a great product." The greatest benefit to the league could be Apple's vested interest in improving the on-field product. MLS insiders said Apple has not only encouraged teams to sign more high-profile players but also pushed the league to switch to a fall-to-spring calendar more commonplace in other parts of the world, reasoning that doing so would simplify the process of buying and selling players. The on-field product is what matters. The on-field product is why MLS continues to face competition for viewers from overseas leagues. The on-field product is why the league hasn't succeeded in converting every soccer fan into a MLS fan. 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