Murtaza Lakhani, Karachi native, steering Russia’s global oil business

Murtaza Lakhani's network of oil trading firms, many of which are based in the United Arab Emirates, have bought and sold tens of millions of barrels of Russian crude, allowing Moscow to minimize the impact of sanctions. The relationship between Lakhani, a Karachi native, and Sechin has raised concerns among some officials who advocate for a tougher approach to Russia.