MOSCOW, May 2 – Naftogaz Ukrayiny, in its attempt to collect $2.6 billion from Gazprom pursuant to a decision by the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, has taken measures in Luxembourg, which is home to Gazprom's eurobond issuer and the offices of large banks organizing syndicated loans for the Russian gas monopoly.

"On 15 February 2018 Naftogaz Ukrayiny sent a notification to Luxembourg branches of major banks and Gaz Capital S.A. on the seizure of any liabilities and assets of PJSC Gazprom in Luxembourg," Gazprom said in its IFRS report. The report lists Luxembourg-based creditors such as Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A. and Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Luxembourg S.A.