The Trump administration has used sanctions against oil companies like Rosneft and Lukoil, while high-level talks are underway regarding waivers and market disruption in the Middle East.

12 reports, 8 independent Updated Oct 15

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The Trump administration has used sanctions against oil companies like Rosneft and Lukoil, while high-level talks are underway regarding waivers and market disruption in the Middle East.

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Rosneft Lukoil Middle East Donald Trump

How it developed

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Oct 15New US Treasury waiver for Lukoil and Trump's diesel deal to Russia amid regional conflict.1 source
- aawsat.com
Oct 14Jared Kushner and Kirill Dmitriev met to discuss the potential purchase of Lukoil assets following US sanctions.Sub-event
Oct 14Middle Eastern investors are set to acquire Lukoil assets, linking Russian deals to Trump's influence.1 source
- dailykos.com
Oct 13Trump escalated conflict against Russian energy sector; Iran supplies diesel to Russia.1 source
- bankingnews.gr
Oct 12Trump sanctions Russian energy giants and signals a shift toward favoring Russia over Ukraine.1 source
- themoscowtimes.com
Oct 9Trump announced Putin agreed to send diesel, while Peskov linked new sanctions to energy truce claims.1 source
- rawstory.com
Oct 1Sanctions easing for Gulf oil flows is constrained by EU and UK insurance rules.1 source
- investinglive.com
Jun 26Lukoil assets are under US Treasury management, facing international sanctions pressure regarding its operations in Northern Europe and the Middle East.Sub-event

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Jun 18Trump administration sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, coupled with high-level talks in the Middle East.1 source
- peakoil.com
Jun 17Trump administration sanctions Lukoil and Rosneft oil; market expert Birol notes Middle East disruption.1 source
- al-monitor.com

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Lukoil assets, US sanctions, and Russia-Iran energy ties

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The entities involved

Rosneft
Russian energy company
- Slavneft is jointly controlled by Rosneft.Tue 11:47
- Jared Kushner mediates strikes on Russian refineries while drones hit a refinery in Samara.Mon 10:32
Lukoil
Russian oil company
- A refinery was located in Kstovo, and the article noted Lukoil's status as a major Russian oil company and Nizhny Novgorod's regional importance.Mon 07:37
Middle East
geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran
- The war in the Middle East has hammered the New Zealand economy, occurring while Christopher Luxon leads the ruling coalition.01:25
- Sappi is facing operational challenges due to the ongoing geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, which is driving up petrochemical costs and market risks.Fri 23:57
Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
- NPR investigated a detention plan implemented by the Trump administration, involving DHS policy officials.01:29
- Trade deals were announced between Donald Trump and Gulf States, alongside renewed clashes between the US and Iran and inflation data guiding Fed policy.01:27

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