Spox: Kremlin not to comment on Lukoil bid in Rosneft sale

MOSCOW, Nov 2 (PRIME) -- The Kremlin will not comment on possible participation of Lukoil in privatization of oil major Rosneft, presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Wednesday.

“I will not comment on this in any way,” Peskov said.

Earlier on Wednesday, business daily Vedomosti reported that the government is collecting a pool of companies, including China’s Sinopec, Kazakh KazMunayGaz and Surgutneftegas, which will participate in privatization of a 19.5% stake in Rosneft, while Lukoil was also offered participation.

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