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    Energy minister says no decision yet on Rosneft privatization
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    However, Economics Minister Elvira Nabiullina later said the government would not sell its stake in Rosneft before 2011. "I know that the idea has been discussed, but no decision has been taken. I think the [Rosneft] Board of Directors should answer this question" Sergei Shmatko told reporters. Full Article at RIA Novosti
    I know that the idea has been discussed, but no decision has been taken. I think the [Rosneft] Board of Directors should answer this question
    SOURCE: RIA Novosti 1 month ago

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