International refining facilities and other assets of Russia-based firm Lukoil are appealing to prospective purchasers as time runs out to strike cheap deals before US sanctions come into force on 21 November.
The Kazakh state firm KazMunayGas is considering a purchase for Lukoil's Kazakh operations, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Shell has expressed interest in Lukoil's subsea operations in West African nations, industry observers stated.
The government of Moldova has started talks to acquire Lukoil's infrastructure at Moldova's main air terminal.
The Bulgarian government is pursuing seizing and reselling Lukoil's Bulgarian oil plant, although the country's president have requested legal changes to the proposed law.
Within Egypt, Lukoil has indicated to the government its consideration to liquidate holdings, according to sources.
Lukoil faces either divesting holdings and having the proceeds potentially seized, or assumption by international governments if it fails to divest.
Market observers indicate Lukoil may try to follow energy company Rosneft, whose three German refineries were put under temporary control in 2022.
Invading troops seized several communities in the occupied zones of southern Ukraine.
Dense fog enabled Russian troops to advance into Ukrainian positions, with defending forces engaged in gruelling battles to counter the advance.
Within the conflict zone, where the situation had worsened significantly, elderly residents described perilous situations.
Kyiv mayor the former boxer has proposed Ukraine to boost its fighting numbers by adjusting the threshold of conscription.
International observers have addressed the energy corruption scandal in Ukraine, describing it as particularly troubling and emphasizing the importance for comprehensive response.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has acted to address escalating popular discontent by dismissing cabinet members suspected of participation in a extensive corruption network.
The president also demanded individual restrictions against the accused coordinator of the operation, who allegedly escaped overseas before law enforcement could conduct a search operation.
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