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- By Rhonda Cooley
- 13 Sep 2026
International oil refineries and additional holdings of Russian company Lukoil are appealing to prospective purchasers as time runs out to strike cheap deals before American restrictions are implemented on November 21st.
Kazakhstan's national company KazMunayGas is studying a bid for Lukoil's assets in the country, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Shell has expressed interest in Lukoil's offshore holdings in West African nations, multiple sources stated.
The government of Moldova has begun negotiations to take over Lukoil's facilities at Moldova's main air terminal.
Bulgaria is attempting taking over and auctioning Lukoil's Burgas refinery, although government officials have demanded revisions to the draft bill.
Across Egyptian territory, Lukoil has signaled to the authorities its consideration to divest completely, according to insiders.
Lukoil faces either liquidating operations and having the proceeds potentially seized, or assumption by foreign states if it does not sell them.
Industry experts suggest Lukoil may try to emulate Russian oil firm Rosneft, whose three German refineries were put under external management in 2022.
The Russian army captured three settlements in the occupied zones of the conflict area.
Poor visibility enabled invading forces to infiltrate defensive lines, with Kyiv's troops engaged in gruelling battles to repel the Russian thrust.
In the frontline town, where the crisis intensified substantially, senior citizens described life-threatening conditions.
Kyiv mayor the former boxer has proposed the country to expand armed forces by reducing the minimum age of military service.
Foreign officials have remarked about the energy corruption scandal in Ukraine, describing it as particularly troubling and emphasizing the critical need for immediate action.
Ukrainian president the country's leader has acted to address increasing citizen anger by removing government officials allegedly connected in a major graft operation.
Government officials also requested individual restrictions against the alleged organiser of the scheme, who reportedly fled abroad before authorities could perform a evidence collection.
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