Gazprom-MOL NIS talks collapse; Russian silence raises doubts on sale intent

Negotiations between Gazprom and Hungary's MOL over the sale of Serbian oil company NIS have failed, according to Forbes Serbia. The Russian side has remained silent, while MOL has responded sharply, citing an extension of the pre-emption deadline. The failure raises questions about whether Gazprom ever intended to sell or was merely buying time amid Western sanctions pressure.