- A Russian oil executive critical of the war in Ukraine died Thursday after reportedly falling out of a Moscow hospital window. [NBC News / Rhoda Kwan]
- According to state media reports, Ravil Maganov, 67, the chair of Russia’s second-largest oil producer Lukoil, fell to his death. His company said he died “following a serious illness.” [Reuters]
- After Russia invaded Ukraine, Lukoil's board took the unusual step of expressing sympathy for the victims and called for an end to the conflict. [BBC / Paul Kirby]
- At least seven other Russian oligarchs — many with ties to the energy sector — have also died this year under mysterious circumstances. [Axios / Jacob Knutson]
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