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International refining facilities and other assets of Russian company Lukoil are attracting potential buyers as the window closes to strike cheap deals before American restrictions come into force on 21 November.

Worldwide Asset Sales

Kazakhstan's state firm KazMunayGas is evaluating an offer for Lukoil's assets in the country, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Shell has expressed interest in Lukoil's subsea operations in Ghana and Nigeria, multiple sources reported.

Government Takeovers

Moldovan authorities has begun negotiations to nationalise Lukoil's infrastructure at the capital's airport.

Bulgaria is working towards taking over and auctioning Lukoil's Burgas refinery, although national leadership have sought amendments to the legislation.

In Egypt, Lukoil has suggested to the government its consideration to sell out, according to insiders.

Corporate Challenge

The corporation encounters either liquidating operations and having the funds possibly confiscated, or assumption by international governments if it does not sell them.

Energy analysts suggest Lukoil may try to copy energy company Rosneft, whose facilities in Germany were put under a trusteeship in 2022.

War Situation

The Russian army captured multiple villages in the occupied zones of southern Ukraine.

Dense fog enabled Moscow's army to infiltrate defensive lines, with Kyiv's troops engaged in gruelling battles to counter the advance.

Humanitarian Crisis

At Huliaipole, where the crisis intensified substantially, elderly residents described perilous situations.

• Aerial dangers created unbearable risks
• Medical supply deficits affected vulnerable populations
• Drinking water shortages compounded the crisis

Government Reactions

Urban administrator the municipal official has proposed the nation to increase military personnel by adjusting the threshold of draft eligibility.

International observers have addressed the energy corruption scandal in Ukraine, describing it as deeply concerning and stressing the necessity for serious attention.

Ministerial Dismissals

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has moved to contain growing public outrage by removing government officials allegedly connected in a large-scale bribery scheme.

The president also called for targeted measures against the alleged organiser of the network, who reportedly fled abroad before investigators could execute a property inspection.