Vladimir Putin & Lukoil

Vladimir Putin: Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, has acknowledged the 'difficult period' and 'certain deficit' of fuel in Russia due to Ukrainian attacks. He has vowed to strengthen air defenses and increase fuel production and imports.

Lukoil: Lukoil's NORSI refinery suspended operations after a Ukrainian drone attack damaged a primary oil processing unit, impacting Russia's gasoline production.

Vladimir Putin: Vladimir Putin's Russia benefits from the continued energy trade with Hungary, despite US sanctions aimed at pressuring Russia.

Lukoil: Lukoil, a Russian oil giant, was subject to US sanctions, but Hungary's exemption allows for continued trade, mitigating some negative impact.

Lukoil: Lukoil, Russia's second-largest oil company, has seen several high-ranking executives die under suspicious circumstances, including Ravil Maganov, Vladimir Nekrasov, and Vitaly Robertus.

Lukoil: Lukoil is selling its international assets, valued at $22 billion, due to US sanctions imposed in response to the war in Ukraine.