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[Jay]

МИД РФ Ministry of Foreign Affairs​

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[Recipient]: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand < Bossza007 > [Sender]: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Russian Federation < @LCAlbrechtMOFA.de.gov > [Subject]: Failure to Submit Payment

Dear Whom It May Concern, I am writing to bring to your immediate attention the matter of the outstanding compensation payment of $2 billion owed by Thailand to the Russian Federation. As you are aware, Thailand has previously issued an apology and committed to compensating the Russian Federation for the illegal reselling of Russian military hardware. In response to this commitment, the Russian Federation agreed to halt its legal actions, based on the assurance of a full apology and the agreed compensation. However, despite these assurances, the Ministry of Finance of Thailand has failed to fulfill its obligation to complete the payment. This delay undermines Thailand's commitment to justly recompensate the Russian Federation and jeopardizes the previously agreed resolution. To date, Thailand has failed to submit the remaining four payments, over the remaining four moments. Please be advised that if the remaining $2 billion is not promptly remitted, the Russian Federation will have no choice but to proceed with its complaint before the International Court of Justice. Additionally, a moratorium on Thailand's access to Rosoboronexport services will be reinstated. The Russian Federation is committed to resolving this issue amicably and appreciates Thailand's cooperation in addressing this matter swiftly. My Government strongly urge you to take immediate action to rectify this situation and fulfill the compensation commitment without further delay. INVOICE secured attachment encrypted​ Total Payment Received $2,000,000,000.00 | Two Billion USD Total Payment Remaining $2,000,000,000.00 | Two Billion USD I look forward to your prompt response and resolution of this issue. Regards, Lucie Albrecht Minister of Foreign Affairs Russian Federation

 

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To: <@LCAlbrechtMOFA.de.gov> <Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation> Jay From: <Sarabun@mfa.mail.go.th> Subject: RE: Failure to Submit Payment Security Type: NSST 1.0 Architecture

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To the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia,

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Thailand acknowledges receipt of the communication from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. The Government of Thailand has undertaken an independent audit and investigation into the Ministry of Finance regarding the delay in transacting the outstanding compensation of 2 billion USD to the Government of the Russian Federation.

Upon review, we have identified lapses in our official conduct. Consequently, the outstanding payment of 2 billion USD has been transferred to the Russian Government. Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra extends his deepest apologies for this oversight.

Yours in Diplomacy,

Surakiart Sathirathai
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Republic of Thailand

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[Jay]

МИД РФ Ministry of Foreign Affairs​

AUTHENTIC COMMUNIQUE OF THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS Security Clearance: Secure and Encrypted​

[Recipient]: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand < Bossza007 > [Sender]: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Russian Federation < @LCAlbrechtMOFA.de.gov > [Subject]: Failure to Submit Payment

Dear Minister Sathirathai The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation acknowledges receipt of the communication from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Thailand. My Government appreciates the earnest efforts of the Government of Thailand to investigate the delay. I wish to confirm that the outstanding payment has been received and that the Office of the Prime Minister has received His Excellency the Prime Minister's apologies regarding this error. With payment fully received the Russian Federation extends its appreciation for the Government of Thailand to rectify this situation. I wish to take this time to extend to His Excellency the Prime Minister the thanks of His Excellency the President of the Russian Federation for the reasonable resolution of this unsubstantiated assault on Russia's national security and his hopes that Thailand has learned to avoid such actions in the future. Regards, Lucie Albrecht Minister of Foreign Affairs Russian Federation