EU sanctions Lakhani, Azeris for role in Russia oil trade

The European Union sanctioned a prominent Pakistani oil trading tycoon and an influential Azeri merchant, part of a fresh round of measures targeting Russia over its war against Ukraine.

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Murtaza Lakhani, a discreet but key figure in the global oil trade, was added to the bloc’s sanctions list for his alleged role in the Russian oil trade, the EU said. Etibar Eyyub, Valery Kildiyarov, Talat Safarov and Anar Madatli were also added.

Lakhani declined to comment, while Eyyub didn’t immediately respond to a request to do so.