Igor Sechin letter

In a letter to Putin from the Executive Chairman of Rosneft, he argued against production cuts:

  • Cuts play into US hands
  • OPEC deal is a strategic threat to Russian oil sector
  • Russia is faced with market share decline
  • Letter doesn't directly address OPEC/Non-OPEC deal
  • Letter is undated

Reuters obtained a letter from Sechin to Putin. Oil has fallen 20-cents as it hits the wires. It makes continued cooperation between Russian and OPEC less likely.