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Gunvor withdraws from Lukoil deal amid conflict, as Lukoil faces attacks and a sale of assets.

The Russian oil company Lukoil, which has been targeted in Ukrainian drone attacks, is involved in significant business shifts. Gunvor, previously associated with Lukoil and labeled as a Kremlin proxy, has withdrawn from an agreement with Lukoil. Meanwhile, Lukoil is selling its international portfolio to Gunvor, and American Carlyle Group has entered into a deal to acquire Lukoil assets. Additionally, Lukoil has called for an end to the war against Ukraine.