Central Republic Bank is the central bank of the so-called “DPR” and is directed and coordinated by the Council of Ministers of the DPR.  The bank operates throughout the territory of the self-proclaimed DPR and conducts the regular payment of pensions and benefits to residents of the territory.  Central Republic Bank is being designated for acting or purporting to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, or being owned or controlled by, the DPR.