[members-discuss] Discussion on LIRs from Donetsk Area

Dear colleagues,

To clarify matters relating to the discussion on LIRs from the Donetsk
area, I would like to remind you of the RIPE NCC Executive Board's
resolution on continuity to service to all members. Please see the
statement at:

https://www.ripe.net/publications/news/about-ripe-ncc-and-ripe/executive-board-resolution-on-continuity-of-services-to-all-ripe-ncc-members

The RIPE NCC needs to confirm that an entity exists. Dutch law does not
restrict the RIPE NCC from using any means it finds appropriate as proof
that a legal entity exists. Documents issued by any national authority
are considered to be sufficient proof.

The RIPE NCC can neither recognise nor deny one state’s authority over a
region. Given the situation, the RIPE NCC is striving to facilitate the
provision of its services to network operators in this area and does not
wish to deny services for political reasons.

Our priority remains the provision of services to all our members.

kind regards,

Axel Pawlik
Managing Director
RIPE NCC