Halliburton Exports Millions in Equipment to Russia After Selling Local Operations

Halliburton equipment worth over $7 million imported into Russia since it sold its Russian operations in September 2022, customs records show.
Most exports occurred in the 6 weeks after Halliburton sold its Russian office, with the last direct shipment on October 24.
Exports resumed in December from unrelated companies in Turkey.
98% of exports went to Halliburton's former Russian operation, now an independent company.
Ukraine frustrated with western companies' slow extraction from Russian economy, calls for more transparency.

theguardian.com

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Posted 9/17/2023, 6:18:00 PM