In a significant turn of events, Russian energy giant Lukoil announces its exit from international operations due to stringent U.S. sanctions, potentially leading to a 30% drop in revenues. The company seeks buyers for its foreign ventures amidst escalating tensions over the Ukraine conflict.
As the Trump administration's relationship with Russia warms, US allies like Israel and members of the Five Eyes alliance are considering reducing intelligence sharing. Concerns about protecting sensitive information are driving these discussions, although no decisions have been made yet.
