Vagit Alekperov
IrelandentrepreneurMaleb. 19503.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Vagit Alekperov is a prominent Russian entrepreneur and businessman, best known as the former president of LUKOIL, one of Russia's largest oil companies. Born on September 23, 1950, in Baku, Azerbaijan, he has played a significant role in the development of Russia's oil industry following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Alekperov has been recognized for his influence in the energy sector, where he has leveraged his expertise to expand LUKOIL's operations both domestically and internationally. Recently, he gained media attention for refuting rumors regarding his interest in acquiring the M.Video-Eldorado retail chain, asserting that such plans were never on the horizon.
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Vagit Alekperov is a billionaire oligarch whose name Radev demanded to be removed from the EU sanctions list.
Viktor Orbán is gone, but the EU has a new headache in Bulgaria’s leader Rumen Radev – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-23
Vagit Alekperov is the head of Lukoil, the largest private oil company in Russia.
Paket EU sankcija Rusiji kao "švajcarski sir", otkriva stalne podjele
Montenegro· 2026-07-19
Vagit Alekperov is the oil magnate and founder of Lukoil against whom Radev opposed EU sanctions.
Bulgaria trekker seg fra Ukraina-koalisjon
Norway· 2026-07-15Vagit Alekperov, founder and co-owner of the oil company Lukoil, was also supported for removal from the European sanctions list by Bulgaria.
Bulgaria a blocat sancțiunile UE împotriva Rusiei pentru a proteja metroul din Sofia. Un om de afaceri rus a fost scos de pe listă
Romania· 2026-07-14
Rumen Radev also spoke against EU sanctions on oil magnate Vagit Alekperov, the founder of Lukoil.
Bulgarijos premjeras skelbia: pasitraukiame iš Ukrainą remiančios „Norinčiųjų koalicijos“
Lithuania· 2026-07-14Vagit Alekperov was also removed from the proposed sanctions list.
Болгарія підтвердила, що патріарха Кирила забрали з 21-го пакета санкцій проти РФ
Ukraine· 2026-07-13
Vagit Alekperov is the founder of the Russian oil company Lukoil who was also excluded from the EU sanctions list.
З 21-го пакета санкцій ЄС проти Росії виключили Кирила та АлекпероваUkraine· 2026-07-12
Vagit Alekperov, founder of the Russian company Lukoil, is also proposed to be removed from the sanctions list.
ЄС може затвердити компромісний 21-й пакет санкцій проти Росії 13 липняUkraine· 2026-07-09
Vagit Alekperov is mentioned as the former head of Lukoil who is not supported by Radev for EU sanctions.
Радев няма да подкрепи евросанкции и срещу бившия шеф на "Лукойл" Вагит Алекперов
Bulgaria· 2026-06-19
Vagit Alekperov is mentioned as the former head of Lukoil who is not supported by Radev for EU sanctions.
Радев няма да подкрепи евросанкции и срещу бившия шеф на "Лукойл" Вагит АлекперовBulgaria· 2026-06-19Vagit Alekperov is the founder of Lukoil, whose ambitious strategy has come to an end due to sanctions imposed by the Trump administration.
Lukoil: Η κατάρρευση ενός ενεργειακού κολοσσού
Greece· 2026-03-06
Vagit Alekperov, the founder of LUKOIL, met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to discuss options for stabilizing oil production amid American sanctions.
Reuters узнал о предложении Exxon Mobil к ЛУКОЙЛу по активам в Ираке — РБК
Russia· 2025-12-02
Vagit Alekperov, the founder of Lukoil, met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to discuss solutions for stabilizing oil production after the introduction of American sanctions.
Ирак предложил США разрабатывать крупнейшее месторождение вместо ЛУКОЙЛа — РБКRussia· 2025-12-01Vagit Alekperov, the founder of Lukoil, saw his wealth decrease by $2.58 billion.
Названа сумма заработка российских миллиардеров с начала годаRussia· 2025-12-01
Vagit Alekperov is the main shareholder of Lukoil, Russia's largest private oil company.
“Lukoyl” o‘zining xorijiy aktivlarini Gunvor Group’ga sotishga rozi bo‘ldi – O‘zbekiston yangiliklari – Gazeta
Uzbekistan· 2025-10-30
Vagit Alekperov is the head of Lukoil, who has been under personal sanctions by the UK since April 2022.
Buyuk Britaniya “Rosneft” va “Lukoyl”ni sanksiyalar ro‘yxatiga kiritdi – GazetaUzbekistan· 2025-10-15
Vagit Alekperov is the founder of Lukoil and is among the richest businessmen in Russia.
Состояние богатейших россиян с начала года увеличилось почти на $20 млрд — РБКRussia· 2025-10-01
Vagit Alekperov is noted as a prominent Russian billionaire linked to major chemical enterprises.
Дрони атакували хімічне підприємство в Краснодарському краї РФ: там виникла пожежаUkraine· 2025-09-25
Vagit Alekperov is noted as a friend of Putin and one of the richest individuals in Russia.
KADRI PAAS ⟩ Kreml kujundab tsaarile meelepärast kastiühiskonda
Estonia· 2025-06-08
Vagit Alekperov was one of the key figures at Lukoil for nearly three decades.
Koje srpske firme su pod EU sankcijama zbog Rusije
Serbia· 2025-05-22
Vagit Alekperov's wealth increased by $120 million.
Состояние богатейших россиян выросло на $15 млрд за квартал — РБКRussia· 2025-05-01
Vagit Alekperov is the founder of the oil giant Lukoil and one of the richest individuals in Russia.
osebni obračun za največje spletno podjetje v Rusiji
Slovenia· 2025-04-15
Vagit Alekperov is the leader of the Russian billionaire ranking with a fortune estimated at $28.7 billion.
Сукупний капітал російських мільярдерів побив історичний рекорд 2021 року – ForbesUkraine· 2025-04-02
Vagit Alekperov is the owner of Spartak and has been criticized by fans regarding the spending on Levi Garcia.
Ο ρωσικός χειμώνας του Λιβάι ΓκαρσίαGreece· 2025-04-01
Vagit Alekperov is the founder of Lukoil and is the richest among Russians according to Forbes.
Forbes сообщил о 15 новых россиянах в рейтинге миллиардеров — РБКRussia· 2025-04-01
Forbes named Vagit Alekperov as the richest among Russians with a net worth of $28.7 billion.
Forbes сообщил о 15 новых россиянах в рейтинге миллиардеров — РБКRussia· 2025-04-01Entrepreneur Vagit Alekperov stated that he has no interest in acquiring the business of 'M.Video-Eldorado'.
Алекперов опроверг сообщения о покупке «М.Видео» — РБКRussia· 2025-03-19
Entrepreneur Vagit Alekperov stated that he has no interest in acquiring the business of the company 'M.Video-Eldorado'.
Алекперов опроверг сообщения о покупке «М.Видео» — РБКRussia· 2025-03-19