Lukoil, lovită puternic de sancțiunile SUA. Gigantul rus riscă să-și piardă independența, iar România este pe harta activelor sale

Lukoil, Russia's largest private oil company, faces significant challenges due to U.S. sanctions affecting its international operations. The company is exploring the sale of its foreign assets and may face state takeover in the long term. Initially, Lukoil managed to avoid severe impacts from the Ukraine war, but sanctions imposed in October 2025 drastically changed its situation. The company, which contributes about 15% of Russia's oil production, reported substantial financial losses and a decline in operational capacity. The potential sale of its international assets has been complicated by U.S. regulations, and while Lukoil remains private, discussions about nationalization are ongoing amid increasing pressure on Russia's economy.