Russian Oilmen Unafraid of Iraqi Hazards

... Strengthening Ties www.countercurrents.org Although Russian-Iraqi oil cooperation is unquestionably restrained by export pipeline difficulties and red tape, Russian oilmen are genuinely happy about their engagement with the Iraqi administration and Oil Ministry. As a matter of fact, Iraqi officials, who are often surrounded by Western advisors, have refrained from hurting LUKOIL Overseas despite the U.S.-led sanctions against the Russian hydrocarbons sector; they do support many of the company’s initiatives, especially those with a social focus. The training of local personnel and creation of jobs are only part ...