Conoco nears major deal with Lukoil
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In an effort to gain a greater share of the world market, U.S. oil company ConocoPhillips is in the process of closing a deal with major Russian petroleum player OAO Lukoil. The deal, which would increase investor confidence in Russia's petroleum industry, has received approval from Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2004
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Russia's oil giants are gaining clout
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Major oil companies in Russia are increasing their political influence in the country as a result of high oil prices. The oil companies' influence represents a challenge to President Vladimir Putin's attempt to limit business influences in politics.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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Putin tempers threat to Yukos: president tells authorities not to let investigations imperil oil firm's survival
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President Vladimir Putin has insisted that charges against Yukos Oil Co. employees and shareholders be investigated thoroughly after Russian authorities stated they might revoke the firm's oil-production licenses.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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