US-led group bids for Lukoil international assets amid Ukraine talks
Talks between the United States and Russia over ending the war in Ukraine have expanded to include a proposed multibillion-dollar sale of Lukoil's international oil assets, according to people familiar with negotiations. A group led by Todd Boehly, alongside Qatar-based Moutaz and Ramez Al-Khayyat and an Abu Dhabi fund tied to Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has emerged as the leading bidder, with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff engaged in US efforts. The deal requires US treasury approval to release assets from sanctions, could affect global energy prices, and has raised conflict-of-interest questions.
A US-led investor group is bidding for Lukoil's international assets.
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US and Russian talks on ending the Ukraine war widened to include a proposed sale of…
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