American billionaire Todd Buhly is close to taking over Lukoil's oil fields, refineries and gas stations outside of Russia. Reuters says the deal could close within weeks - using frozen Lukoil shares, bought at a deep discount, instead of cash.

American billionaire Todd Buhly is close to taking over Lukoil's oil fields, refineries and gas stations outside of Russia. Reuters says the deal could close within weeks - using frozen Lukoil shares, bought at a deep discount, instead of cash.