OPINION: Russia's oil patch can ill afford status quo

With Putin expected to remain in power until 2036, country's oil and gas industry is unlikely to see any reform to rejuvenate competition and opportunities

Ballot issues: the Kremlin firmly rejects accusations of wide-spread ballot stuffing at seven-day nationwide vote on constitutional amendments
Ballot issues: the Kremlin firmly rejects accusations of wide-spread ballot stuffing at seven-day nationwide vote on constitutional amendmentsPhoto: REUTERS/SCANPIX
Published 8 July 2020, 12:46Updated 8 July 2020, 12:46