UAE company interested in acquiring Lukoil's foreign assets
Abu Dhabi-based investment fund International Holding Company (IHC) has expressed interest in acquiring Lukoil’s foreign assets.
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U.S. expands list of sanctions against Russia
The United States has imposed sanctions against five Russian citizens and seven companies allegedly associated with them under the pretext of combating cybercrime, according to relevant data on the website of the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
Trump to sign sanctions bill against Russia under certain conditions - report
U.S. President Donald Trump is willing to sign a bill tightening sanctions against Russia as long as he retains ultimate decision-making authority over any such measures, Reuters reported citing a senior White House official.
Trump threatens Russia's partners with sanctions
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed the readiness to support a Congress bill imposing sanctions on countries doing business with Russia. …
U.S. removes anti-Russia sanctions on Karachaganak
The United States has decided to exempt the Karachaganak field development project, the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) and Tengizchevroil from sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil, according to General License No. 124B released by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Lukoil asks Washington to extend sanctions waiver
Russia's second-largest energy company Lukoil has filed for an extension to the U.S. Treasury's deadline which prohibits transactions with the Russian …
Russia-Turkey trade and economic ties developing steadily - MFA
Russia and Turkey have not yet resolved all issues related to mutual settlements affected by sanctions, Russia's charge d'affaires ad interim in Turkey Alexey Ivanov said on the sidelines of the 16th Asian Conference of the Valdai …
EU eyes more tariffs on imports from Russia
Seven EU countries have issued a joint call to impose tariffs on more Russian products, Politico reported.
EU stops issuing multiple-entry Schengen visas to Russians - report
The European Union has stopped issuing multiple-entry Schengen tourist visas to Russian citizens in most cases, Politico reported, citing European officials.
Belgium partially unfreezing Russians’ assets - report
Belgian depository Euroclear has begun unfreezing Russian investors’ assets without obtaining a license from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), RBC news agency reported quoting a large broker that deals with the unfreezing of such assets.
Reports: Bulgaria seeks exemption from Lukoil sanctions
Bulgarian officials are seeking an exemption from US sanctions targeting Russian oil company Lukoil to prevent potential fuel shortages.
Trump mum on whether Hungary to be exempt from anti-Russian sanctions
U.S. President Donald Trump did not specify whether Washington will make an exception for Budapest from its anti-Russian sanctions.
Hungary announces desire to continue purchasing Russian oil
Hungary is going to seek waivers from U.S. sanctions imposed on Russian companies that disrupt Russian oil and gas supplies to Central European countries, head of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Office Gergely Gulyas said.
EU remains largest buyer of Russian LNG
The European Union has become the largest buyer of Russian liquefied natural gas, even as the 19th sanctions package includes a phased ban on LNG imports from Russia, the Guardian reported, citing data from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air.
Kuwait ready to compensate for possible oil shortage
OPEC is ready to raise production by rolling back its oil output cuts further if required to address market shortfalls after the U.S. imposed new sanctions on Russian oil majors, Kuwait's oil minister Tariq Al-Roumi said.
Russian ruble becomes top-performing currency of 2025
Despite numerous international sanctions, the Russian ruble has demonstrated resilience against various economic shocks and has become the best-performing currency of the year, strengthening significantly against the U.S. dollar.
Peskov: new U.S. sanctions not reason to abandon relations
New U.S. sanctions imposed against Russia complicate the reinstatement of Russian-U.S. ties relations, but it should not be a reason for abandoning relations, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
EU to gradually ban Russian LNG imports
The European Union has included a complete ban on imports of Russian liquefied natural gas under short-term contracts from April 25, 2026, and under long-term contracts from January 1, 2027, in its 19th sanctions package, according to a decree by the Council of the EU published in the Official Journal of the EU.
EU adopts new package of anti-Russian sanctions
The European Union has approved the 19th package of sanctions against Russia, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.
India reviewing oil contracts with Russia - report
Indian refiners are reviewing bills of lading for Russian crude arriving after November 21 to make sure it is not coming directly from Rosneft or Lukoil, …
