U.S. Extends License for Talks with Lukoil

The United States has extended a license allowing companies to engage in discussions with Russian energy company Lukoil about acquiring its foreign assets, now valid until June 27, according to the U.S. Treasury Department.


Devdiscourse News Desk | May ​28 (Reuters) - ​The ‌United States ​On ‌Thursday Extended A License By ‌A Month ‌To June 27 ⁠Allowing ​Companies ⁠To Talk With ⁠Russian Energy ​Company Lukoil About ⁠Buying Its ⁠Foreign ​Assets | Updated: 29-05-2026 01:14 IST | Created: 29-05-2026 01:14 IST
U.S. Extends License for Talks with Lukoil
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The United States has officially extended a key license by a month, granting companies the opportunity to negotiate with Russian energy giant Lukoil.

The extension, which pushes the deadline to June 27, aims to facilitate talks about purchasing Lukoil's foreign assets.

This decision was announced by the U.S. Treasury Department without further elaboration on potential outcomes.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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