US Investors Close to Buying Lukoil’s Foreign Assets, Sources Tell Reuters
US Investors Close to Buying Lukoil’s Foreign Assets, Sources Tell Reuters: Under US sanctions from 2025, Russia’s oil giant Lukoil is now selling its oil fields ...
kyivpost.com/post/89055
Trump's embrace of Putin jolts Europe, but not enough to break away
Trump's embrace of Putin jolts Europe, but not enough to break away: Donald Trump's embrace of Vladimir Putin has driven a wedge between the transatlantic allies ...
euronews.com/2026/10/21/trumps-embrace-of-putin-roils-europe-but-not-enough-to-break-with-the-us
Key FactsKyiv Reports Missing Missile Warnings After Trump’s Energy Ceasefire
Oct 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news.com.au
  • Trump denied reports that his envoys had threatened to withdraw ammunition and intelligence support if Ukraine continued fighting.

  • At least one person was killed and 13 injured in Kyiv, where missiles struck a thermal plant and apartment buildings.

  • Zelensky said Russia attacked 19 regions within two days despite Ukraine’s pause in attacks.

  • Trump immediately halted direct financial and military aid; Europe must now procure ammunition and equipment for Ukraine.
  • There is, at the head of the United States, someone who is either a useful idiot or an agent of the destruction of European strength and freedom.
    — Raphaël Glucksmann, French presidential candidate, declared on Tuesday
US extends sanctions waiver for Russian oil giant Lukoil
US extends sanctions waiver for Russian oil giant Lukoil: A separate Treasury license on Thursday also authorized certain transactions involving Lukoil's ...
euronews.com/2026/10/15/us-extends-sanctions-waiver-for-russian-oil-giant-lukoil-until-2027
Sanctioned Russian energy giant secretly funded US gas project ...
Sanctioned Russian energy giant secretly funded US gas project, NYT reports: The gas project was part of an energy deal discussed by U.S. peace envoys Steve ...
kyivindependent.com/sanctioned-russian-energy-giant-secretly-funded-us-gas-project-nyt-reports/
US extends deadline for buyers of Lukoil foreign assets until November 21
US extends deadline for buyers of Lukoil foreign assets until November 21: The US has extended the deadline for companies to negotiate with ​Russian oil major ...
reuters.com/business/energy/us-extends-deadline-buyers-lukoil-foreign-assets-until-november-21-2026-10-22/
Trump announces partial ceasefire in Ukraine war as Zelenskyy says deal is ...
Trump announces partial ceasefire in Ukraine war as Zelenskyy says deal is ‘news to me’
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US Proposes Economic Incentives to Russia for Limited Truce
US Proposes Economic Incentives to Russia for Limited Truce: Washington proposes unfreezing assets, a Lukoil deal, and potash relief, to entice Moscow into an ...
kyivpost.com/post/86720
US and Russia are negotiating multibillion-dollar deal on Lukoil assets ...
US and Russia are negotiating multibillion-dollar deal on Lukoil assets, says NYT
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/10/03/8056300/
US Senators Push Tougher Russia Sanctions Before Oct. 18
US Senators Push Tougher Russia Sanctions Before Oct. 18: US senators urge Washington to target Russia’s shadow fleet, illicit banking networks and military ...
kyivpost.com/post/86402
Closing in Moscow: When Peace Becomes Business
Closing in Moscow: When Peace Becomes Business: Talks about ending the war in Ukraine are not just about territory, but also about a lucrative oil deal for Trump ...
telepolis.de/article/Closing-in-Moskau-Wenn-Frieden-zum-Geschaeft-wird-11477419.html
🔴 The talks between Russia and the United States now involves a multi-billion-dollar oil deal tied to Donald Trump, Reuters reports citing a New York Times ... Show more
Trump-linked investors eye $20-22 bn Lukoil assets in latest US-Russia ...
Trump-linked investors eye $20-22 bn Lukoil assets in latest US-Russia talks to end Ukraine war
wionews.com/world/us-russia-talks-lukoil-assets-todd-boehly-trump-investors-1791021292256
Former Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly seeks to buy Lukoil’s foreign assets
Former Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly seeks to buy Lukoil’s foreign assets: American billionaire and financier Todd Boehly has assembled a consortium to buy the ...
meduza.io/en/news/2026/09/23/former-chelsea-co-owner-todd-boehly-seeks-to-buy-lukoil-s-foreign-assets
"Personal life" affected: Ukraine attacks Wildberries and Ozon - | Putin threatens nationalization
fr.de/politik/drohnen-treffen-russlands-wirtschaft-hart-putin-reagiert-mit-brisantem-vorstoss-94462327.html
Lukoil’s Romanian refinery files for insolvency “to protect activity and ...
Lukoil’s Romanian refinery files for insolvency “to protect activity and employees”
romania-insider.com/lukoil-refinery-romania-insolvency-august-2026
Fuel crisis in Russia: Oil company Lukoil rations gasoline and diesel
Fuel crisis in Russia: Oil company Lukoil rations gasoline and diesel: Ukraine's attacks on oil facilities in Russia are having an effect: Fuel is becoming ...
manager-magazin.de/politik/weltwirtschaft/ukraine-krieg-lukoil-rationiert-benzin-und-diesel-treibstoffkrise-in-russland-verschaerft-sich-a-8ca0417d-7407-4e6e-aa3e-e6bc51b82046
Sanctions on Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil are back
Sanctions on Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil are back: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington had warned Chinese banks they could face ...
kyivpost.com/post/74018
Lifted Sanctions Allow Russia to Sell European Lukoil Assets ...
Lifted Sanctions Allow Russia to Sell European Lukoil Assets, Zelenskyy Reveals: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reveals that Western partners pressured Kyiv to ...
united24media.com/latest-news/lifted-sanctions-allow-russia-to-sell-european-lukoil-assets-zelenskyy-reveals-17782
Russia: Lukoil writes off billions in foreign assets
Russia: Lukoil writes off billions in foreign assets: The Russian oil giant is suffering massively from the US sanctions. After billions in write-downs on its ...
handelsblatt.com/unternehmen/energie/russland-lukoil-schreibt-auslandsvermoegen-in-milliardenhoehe-ab/100210228.html
Lukoil Reports $12Bln Loss in 2025 as Sanctions Force Foreign Asset ...
Lukoil Reports $12Bln Loss in 2025 as Sanctions Force Foreign Asset Write-Off: Russian oil major Lukoil posted a net loss of 1.06 trillion rubles ($12 ...
themoscowtimes.com/2026/03/20/lukoil-reports-12bln-loss-in-2025-as-sanctions-force-foreign-asset-write-off-a92280
Romania mulls reopening the Petrotel Lukoil Refinery to ease fuel costs
Romania mulls reopening the Petrotel Lukoil Refinery to ease fuel costs: Energy minister, Bogdan Ivan, said that the government is considering reopening the ...
romania-insider.com/romania-petrotel-refinery-ease-fuel-costs-march-2026
US extends Lukoil asset sale deadline to April amid Russia sanctions ...
US extends Lukoil asset sale deadline to April amid Russia sanctions pressure: The Treasury Department issued a new license permitting transactions for the sale ...
en.yenisafak.com/world/us-extends-lukoil-asset-sale-deadline-to-april-amid-russia-sanctions-pressure-3715173
Romanian largest refinery to shut down in March for scheduled turnaround
Romanian largest refinery to shut down in March for scheduled turnaround: Romania's Black Sea crude oil refinery Petromidia, the largest in the country ...
reuters.com/business/energy/romanian-largest-refinery-shut-down-march-scheduled-turnaround-2026-02-24/
Kazakhstan Tells U.S. It Has Priority in Local Lukoil Buyout Bid
Kazakhstan Tells U.S. It Has Priority in Local Lukoil Buyout Bid: Kazakhstan has notified the United States that it holds the preemptive right to buy out ...
themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/23/kazakhstan-tells-us-it-has-priority-in-local-lukoil-buyout-bid-a92024
GOP senators warn Bessent against ‘shell game’ proposals in Lukoil ...
GOP senators warn Bessent against ‘shell game’ proposals in Lukoil divestment talks
foxbusiness.com/politics/gop-senators-warn-bessent-against-shell-game-proposals-lukoil-divestment-talks
US Sanctions Shuttered Russian Lukoil’s Grain Trading ‘Start-Up’ in Dubai
US Sanctions Shuttered Russian Lukoil’s Grain Trading ‘Start-Up’ in Dubai: Unable to sell enough petroleum products Russian oil giant Lukoil tried to set up a ...
kyivpost.com/post/69788
Live: Kyiv says Russia has handed over 1,000 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers
Live: Kyiv says Russia has handed over 1,000 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers: Kyiv said on Thursday that Russia has handed over 1,000 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers ...
france24.com/en/europe/20260129-live-russian-drone-strikes-kill-three-southern-ukraine-governor-says
Key FactsUS-India Trade Pact Blends Symbolism with Strategy
Feb 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: asiatimes.com
  • The agreement was announced as a political performance rather than a finalized treaty, with legal terms still to be detailed.

  • India benefits from enhanced US market access and deeper integration into resilient global supply chains.

  • The US gains through diversified sourcing and expanded trade in energy, defense, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

  • Contrasting communication styles of Trump and Modi highlight differing political incentives and diplomatic approaches.
Donald Trump Just Hit Russia Harder Than Any Missile From Ukraine
OpinionDonald Trump Just Hit Russia Harder Than Any Missile From Ukraine: Perspective: Lukoil’s asset sale highlights the impact of U.S. sanctions on Russia’s energy ...
newsweek.com/lukoil-sells-foreign-assets-us-firm-trump-sanctions-11435011
Exclusive: Chevron seeks better terms from Iraq before taking over Lukoil ...
Exclusive: Chevron seeks better terms from Iraq before taking over Lukoil oilfield, sources say
reuters.com/business/energy/chevron-seeks-better-terms-iraq-before-taking-over-lukoil-oilfield-sources-say-2026-01-27/
Russia’s Largest Private Oil Company Demands a Bailout
Russia’s Largest Private Oil Company Demands a Bailout: Lukoil is petitioning the government to change its tax rules after Moscow’s bellicose behavior in Ukraine ...
kyivpost.com/post/68831
Lukoil's international assets and potential buyers
Lukoil's international assets and potential buyers: The U.S. Treasury has extended the deadline for sanctioned Russian oil firm Lukoil to negotiate the sale of ...
reuters.com/business/energy/lukoils-international-assets-potential-buyers-2026-01-16/
Iraq to nationalise West Qurna 2 oilfield operations, government says
Iraq to nationalise West Qurna 2 oilfield operations, government says: Iraq's cabinet has approved plans to nationalise operations at the West Qurna 2 oilfield ...
reuters.com/business/energy/iraq-nationalise-west-qurna-2-oilfield-operations-government-says-2026-01-07/
Chevron and Quantum Energy to Bid for Lukoil Assets, FT Says
Chevron and Quantum Energy to Bid for Lukoil Assets, FT Says: Chevron Corp. and private equity group Quantum Capital Group LLC will join forces to buy the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-07/chevron-and-quantum-energy-to-bid-for-lukoil-assets-ft-says
FT: US firms plan to buy $22bn of Lukoil assets — deal would include ...
FT: US firms plan to buy $22bn of Lukoil assets — deal would include Teboil stations in Finland
yle.fi/a/74-20202924
Exclusive: Former Pornhub owner interested in Lukoil assets, sources say
Exclusive: Former Pornhub owner interested in Lukoil assets, sources say: Bernd Bergmair approached the U.S. Treasury about buying the sanctioned oil company's ...
reuters.com/business/former-pornhub-owner-interested-lukoil-assets-sources-say-2025-12-03/
Lukoil Rig Halts Oil Production After Ukrainian Drone Attack – Reports
Lukoil Rig Halts Oil Production After Ukrainian Drone Attack – Reports: A major Russian oil and gas production platform in the Caspian Sea has halted production ...
themoscowtimes.com/2025/12/11/lukoil-rig-halts-oil-production-after-ukrainian-drone-attack-reports-a91411
US allows negotiations on Lukoil's foreign assets until January 17
US allows negotiations on Lukoil's foreign assets until January 17: The United States on Wednesday extended a deadline for negotiations on buying the global ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-allows-negotiations-lukoils-foreign-assets-until-jan-17-2025-12-10/
US backs Iraq’s plan to move Lukoil oil field to American firm
US backs Iraq’s plan to move Lukoil oil field to American firm: The US government is backing Iraq’s plan to transfer Lukoil PJSC’s stake in a giant oil field to ...
english.alarabiya.net/business/energy/2025/12/09/us-backs-iraq-s-plan-to-move-lukoil-oil-field-to-american-firm
US pauses sanctions on Lukoil petrol stations until end of April
US pauses sanctions on Lukoil petrol stations until end of April: Extension for stations outside Russia comes as Ukraine negotiations are set to continue in ...
thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2025/12/04/us-pauses-sanctions-on-lukoil-petrol-stations-until-end-of-april/
Iraq invites US companies to bid on West Qurna 2 oilfield
Iraq invites US companies to bid on West Qurna 2 oilfield: Russian major Lukoil, which holds 75% stake, is under heavy US sanctions
thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2025/12/01/iraq-invites-us-companies-to-bid-on-west-qurna-2-oilfield/
Stock market in Russia: Donald Trump boosts prices in Moscow
Stock market in Russia: Donald Trump boosts prices in Moscow: Hopes for an end to sanctions are boosting investors in Moscow. However, the euphoria is not as ...
faz.net/aktuell/finanzen/aktienmarkt-in-russland-donald-trump-laesst-kurse-in-moskau-steigen-110790612.html
Requiem for Russian oil
OpinionRequiem for Russian oil: US sanctions will definitely force a diversification of supplies
financialexpress.com/opinion/requiem-for-russian-oil/4057286/
Exclusive: Iraq steps in to pay salaries to maintain Lukoil's output ...
Exclusive: Iraq steps in to pay salaries to maintain Lukoil's output, sources say
reuters.com/business/energy/iraq-steps-pay-salaries-maintain-lukoils-output-sources-say-2025-11-25/
Oil: Russia wants to export more oil to China
Oil: Russia wants to export more oil to China: In the West, Russia's largest oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, are subject to sanctions. Therefore ...
handelsblatt.com/unternehmen/energie/erdoel-russland-will-mehr-oel-nach-china-exportieren/100178001.html
Russia in a bind: USA eases pressure - | Putin's conglomerate fights ...
Russia in a bind: USA eases pressure - | Putin's conglomerate fights for billions in assets
fr.de/wirtschaft/russland-in-der-zwickmuehle-usa-lockern-druck-putin-konzern-kaempft-um-milliarden-assets-94040789.html
Teboil schließt in Finnland
Teboil schließt in Finnland: US-Sanktionen bedeuteten das Aus für Teboil, eine Tochtergesellschaft des russischen Ölkonzerns Lukoil.
yle.fi/a/74-20194952
Falling prices and aimless oil tankers in the middle of nowhere: Trump's ...
Falling prices and aimless oil tankers in the middle of nowhere: Trump's heavy sanctions are already hurting Russia.
diepresse.com/20323425/preisverfall-und-ziellose-oeltanker-im-nirgendwo-trumps-wuchtige-schon
Russian corporation threatens EU country - | US sanctions force painful ...
Russian corporation threatens EU country - | US sanctions force painful sale: Lukoil has to part with a quasi-monopoly. The company wants to handle this on its ...
giessener-anzeiger.de/wirtschaft/russlands-oel-riese-droht-eu-land-us-sanktionen-zwingen-zu-firmenaufgabe-zr-94048703.html
Bitter loss for Russia's economy: Putin's oil revenues fall to a ...
Bitter loss for Russia's economy: Putin's oil revenues fall to a new low: Russia's oil exports are declining significantly. There are several reasons ...
merkur.de/wirtschaft/bitterer-verlust-fuer-russlands-wirtschaft-putins-oeleinnahmen-sinken-auf-neues-tief-zr-94047068.html
Russian Oil Revenues Slide to 2.5-Year Low as Sanctions Drive Asian Buyers ...
Russian Oil Revenues Slide to 2.5-Year Low as Sanctions Drive Asian Buyers Away: Russia’s weekly oil export revenues have fallen to their lowest level in nearly ...
themoscowtimes.com/2025/11/19/russian-oil-revenues-slide-to-25-year-low-as-sanctions-drive-asian-buyers-away-a91176
US sanctions ignite $22B Lukoil asset fire sale
US sanctions ignite $22B Lukoil asset fire sale: US sanctions force Russia’s Lukoil into a $22B global asset fire sale, dismantling decades of expansion as ...
euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/19/us-sanctions-lukoil-22b-fire-sale/
Romania and Bulgaria scramble to protect Russian refineries as Trump ...
Romania and Bulgaria scramble to protect Russian refineries as Trump sanctions loom
politico.eu/article/romania-and-bulgaria-scramble-to-protect-russian-refineries-as-trump-sanctions-loom/
USA punishes oil companies: Munz: Russia's stock market plummets due to ...
USA punishes oil companies: Munz: Russia's stock market plummets due to sanctions
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Munz-Russlands-Boerse-sackt-wegen-Sanktionen-ab-article26114234.html