Putin Brings U.S.-Blacklisted Sechin, Timchenko on Chinese Visit
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When Russian President Vladimir Putin travels to China next week chasing a long-term natural-gas supply deal, he’ll be joined by at least two businessmen sanctioned by the U.S. amid tensions over Ukraine.
OAO Rosneft Chief Executive Officer Igor Sechin and billionaire Gennady Timchenko will take part in Putin’s talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to Yuri Ushakov, Putin’s foreign-policy aide.