Russia's Rosneft is awaiting a European court ruling on what it claims are illegal sanctions linked to Moscow's involvement in Ukraine. But, one analyst suggests the case may be a backdoor effort by the Kremlin to circumvent trade and business restrictions.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) speaks with Rosneft CEO and Deputy Board Chairman Igor Sechin during their meeting at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow on Feb. 4.
