Lukoil assets feature in US–Russia talks, New York Times report says

A proposed transaction involving Lukoil’s overseas oil assets has entered US–Russia discussions about ending the Ukraine war, according to a New York Times report relayed by Reuters on Saturday. The account describes negotiations, not an agreed sale or peace settlement.

What is reportedly being considered

The assets span oilfields, refineries and filling stations outside Russia. Reuters says the newspaper identified a group including US investor Todd Boehly, Middle Eastern businesses with links to Jared Kushner or Steve Witkoff’s family, and a US government arm. The proposed transaction would require approval in Washington and Moscow.

What remains unconfirmed

Reuters reported that the White House, US Treasury and Lukoil had not responded to its requests for comment outside regular business hours. Accordmere has not independently established the proposed transaction’s terms. The reported commercial discussions do not demonstrate that either government has accepted conditions for ending the war.