
Russia's largest private oil company, Lukoil, became the first Russian company to openly oppose the war in Ukraine.
In particular, the Board of Directors of Lukoil called for "the soonest cessation of the armed conflict" in Ukraine. The company advocated resolving the situation through negotiations. As stated in the appeal published on the company's website, the Lukoil Board of Directors expresses its concern over the ongoing tragic events in Ukraine and its deepest sympathy to all those affected by this tragedy. The appeal says that the board of directors of the company is in favor of resolving the situation through diplomatic means through negotiations. The company stated that it is making every effort to continue stable operation in all countries and regions of presence. The company said that in its work it "seeks to strengthen peace, international relations and humanitarian ties." // 04.03.2022 - InfoMarket