Balkans: U.S. sanctions on Lukoil and Rosneft could curb Russian influence in the energy sector

The U.S. sanctions imposed on October 23 against the Russian companies Lukoil and Rosneft have not gone unnoticed in the Balkan countries, highlighting how some states have been able to reduce their dependence on cooperation with Moscow in the energy sector more quickly than others.

In any case, the sanctions on Lukoil and Rosneft mark a turning point for the energy system in Southeastern Europe and the Balkans.
So far, the most immediate risk is not a shortage of fuel, but rather the legal, ownership, and infrastructural consequences for countries that maintain strong energy ties with Russia.

An analysis on Nova News