US Sanctions Hit Russian Oil Giants, Halting Iraqi Operations
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Lukoil has declared force majeure at its West Qurna-2 oil field in Iraq due to U.S. sanctions, halting its operations and risking a complete exit if unresolved within six months, amid failed asset sales and broader energy sector instability.
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