Lukoil, Russia's second-largest oil producer, announced on Monday its intention to sell international assets following recent sanctions. These sanctions, imposed by the United States and United Kingdom over the Ukraine crisis, mark a critical juncture for Russian corporations abroad.

The asset sale is governed by an OFAC wind-down license with potential extensions. Lukoil has started evaluating bids from potential buyers. Significant sanctions targeting Russian oil giants, including Lukoil and Rosneft, were reinforced last week when President Donald Trump and Britain targeted oil fleets and assets.

Lukoil, accounting for around 2% of global oil output, did not specify which assets would be sold. However, its holdings include Iraq's vast West Qurna 2 oil field and the Balkans' largest ref

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