Russian oil giant Rosneft is optimistic it can deliver on its planned huge Vostok Oil development project in East Siberia, despite market and political challenges.

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In a statement released on Tuesday, Rosneft said the project is “neither offshore nor unconventional project” and, as such does not fall under the scope of US and European sanctions.