“Gazprom is not a state company; it’s the president’s personal company,” says Vladimir Milov. “It’s a bunch of people from St. Petersburg enjoying the windfall.”
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Putin’s China Visit Helps Russia Become Global Energy Supplier
Russia agreed to supply China with oil for 20 years in return for a $25 billion credit. The total value of oil deals signed with Chinese companies this year is about $100 billion.
