Chris Weafer Quotes

When they make that adjustment, it should lead to one-off demand of around $8 billion from [large mutual] funds. That's one of the drivers of the share price. - Chris Weafer

We are about to move into a new phase when Russian state-controlled energy companies are opened for investment with cooperative foreign firms. It makes sense to have someone with international experience ? either corporate or political ? leading that process at the head of those companies. - Chris Weafer

They have a vested interest. - Chris Weafer

The two groups are clearly vying for a dominant position in energy. The only thing we are sure of is that ultimately a state company will be dominant. - Chris Weafer

The issue of democracy and political development in Russia will always form a part of the post-meeting press conference, but it will have a very small role in the real discussions that take place behind closed doors. - Chris Weafer

The international banks are facing enormous pressure to get people on the ground in Russia. The market keeps going up, the number of international investors keeps rising and this looks to continue next year. - Chris Weafer

Russia's position is very tight. - Chris Weafer

Russia is unable to increase its exports without cheap gas from Central Asia to compensate for a deficit on its domestic market. - Chris Weafer

Russia is saying you can't have your cake and eat it. If you're in the Russian sphere of influence, you get cheap energy. If you aren't, you don't. - Chris Weafer

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