DAVOS, Jan. 28 - Russian oil company Lukoil is holding negotiations with the Ukrainian government to remove technical obstacles preventing the start of its Odessa oil refinery, Lukoil President Vagit Alekperov told Interfax-Ukraine on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

"The fact that the pipe is filled with Azeri oil causes questions. That is, technological issues that we are discussing with the Ukrainian government need to be resolved. And the plant will be launched if these issues are resolved," Alekperov said.