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May 29, 2014

Exxon, BP Defy White House; Extend Partnership with Russia
Washington DC (SPX) May 29, 2014
Several of the largest oil companies in the world are doubling down in Russia despite moves by the West to isolate Russia and its economy. ExxonMobil and BP separately signed agreements with Rosneft - Russia's state-owned oil company - to extend and deepen their relationships for energy exploration. The U.S. slapped sanctions on Rosneft's CEO Igor Sechin in late April, freezing his assets and preventing him from obtaining visas. However, the sanctions do not extend to Rosneft itself, allowing west ... read more

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