Hello seeker1, welcome to the community.
When it comes to sanctioned countries, we don't lay out the sanctions, but must follow sanctions that are laid out by the US government. Furthermore even if someone lives in a country where we operate, and has their PayPal account registered there, they would not be allowed to use their account while in a country that we don't operate in.
As far as options for mutual satisfaction, PayPal would not be able to be used until they are in a country that we operate in. I wish you the best of luck with the transaction, and have a great weekend.
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