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According to three sources with inside knowledge of the situation, the U.S. private - equity powerhouse, The Carlyle Group, is considering the acquisition of the overseas assets of Russian oil giant Lukoil. In a bid to coerce the Kremlin into engaging in peace talks regarding Ukraine, the United States has slapped sanctions on Lukoil. Prior to the sanctions taking effect on November 21, the U.S. also thwarted the company's attempt to sell its assets to Swiss trader Gunvor. Lukoil's overseas assets boast a value exceeding $20 billion. These assets encompass European refineries, stakes in oil fields spread across numerous countries, as well as hundreds of gas stations. Earlier, the U.S. Treasury Department cited the necessity of stopping the Russia - Ukraine conflict as the reason for announcing sanctions against Lukoil and turning down its deal with Gunvor.
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