Gunvor Pulls Lukoil Bid After U.S. Treasury Labels Firm a ‘Russian Puppet’
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Gunvor has withdrawn its $22 billion bid for Lukoil's international business following U.S. Treasury Department's criticism and labeling the company a 'Russian puppet'. This action signals increased scrutiny and potential sanctions against companies perceived to be aiding Russia, impacting deal-making in the energy sector.
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Swiss commodity major Gunvor has pulled a $22-billion bid for Lukoil’s international business after the U.S. Treasury Department signaled it was not happy with the deal, calling the company a Russian “puppet”. “President Trump has been clear that the war must end immediately. As long as Putin continues the senseless killings, the Kremlin’s puppet, Gunvor, will never get a license to operate and profit,” the Treasury said in an X post. Gunvor was co-founded by its current CEO, Torbjorn Tornqvist, and Russian businessman…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on November 7, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.