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Russian oil company Lukoil plans to sell its international assets to U.S. private equity firm Carlyle Group, Lukoil said Thursday, as it rushes to divest its global portfolio in the face of impending U.S. sanctions.
The European Union is preparing new restrictions on Russian banks, oil companies and third-country financial institutions as part of its upcoming 20th sanctions package, according to Bloomberg
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EU preparing 20th Russia sanctions package targeting oil, banks, shadow fleet
Under the proposal, if approved by member states, European companies could be barred from providing key services — including insurance and transportation — required for Russian oil exports, regardless of the crude’s price,
Bipartisan Russia sanctions package would impose tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas, primarily targeting China and India energy purchases.
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Russia forced to sell oil to India for as little as $22 a barrel as US sanctions bite
Russia is under growing pressure in the global oil market, forced to sell crude oil to India at extremely low prices. Some shipments have recently gone for as little as $22 to $25 per barrel. The sharp fall is driven by stronger US sanctions under President Donald Trump,
The European Union aims to impose a 20th sanctions package against Russia on Feb. 24, the day marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told reporters on Jan.
Several of Russia’s most prominent TV personalities, including Pavel Zarubin, a state TV reporter known for fawning reporting on -- and nearly unfettered access to -- President Vladimir Putin, were targeted in the European Union's newest package of sanctions.
Russian oil tanker intercepted between Spain and Morocco as western powers intensify efforts to disrupt Moscow's sanctions-evading shadow fleet operations.
By Jeslyn Lerh and Natalia Chumakova SINGAPORE/MOSCOW, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Russian fuel oil exports to Asia slowed in early 2026 as rising scrutiny due to tighter Western sanctions hampered trade while Ukrainian drone attacks on refining facilities in Russia reduced output,
The US move was not co-ordinated with Berlin. Banks halted the refinery’s transactions and stopped processing salaries. The German government eventually secured a six-month reprieve from US authorities, arguing that the Russian oil group had no effective control of the plant.