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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joe Middleton

BP abandons stake in Russian oil giant Rosneft with up to $25bn charge after Putin orders Ukraine invasion

REUTERS

BP has announced it is ditching its 19.75 per cent stake in Russian oil giant Rosneft, following Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine.

The move by the UK-listed company to abandon its holding will cost it charges of up to $25bn (£19bn) and comes after growing pressure from the British government over its relationship with Rosneft.

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