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US extends sanctions exemption for Lukoil International GmbH divestment until August 22
TASS EnglishLO·US · RU·1 day ago
The US Treasury's OFAC has extended a license allowing negotiations and conditional agreements for the sale of LUKOIL International GmbH and its subsidiaries. This extension provides additional time for the Russian energy firm to divest foreign assets while remaining under US sanctions compliance frameworks.
The US Treasury's OFAC has extended the general license for the divestment of LUKOIL International GmbH and its subsidiaries until August 22, 2024. This extension facilitates continued negotiations and conditional agreements for the sale of these foreign assets, while explicitly prohibiting fund transfers to Russian accounts or persons. Confidence in this assessment is High.