Romania: Consortium led by US businessman seeks to take over Lukoil’s (…)

November 4, 2026

Consortium led by US businessman seeks to take over Lukoil’s assets under sanctions
Nov 4, 2026

Consortium led by US businessman seeks to take over Lukoil’s assets under sanctions.

The consortium is buying Lukoil securities from Western investment funds, Profit.ro reported. The securities, currently blocked under (…)

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