Stephen Whitcoff Joins Rosneft Board

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Stephen Whitcoff, an American, joined Rosneft's board of directors. He also got 5% of the company's shares from British Petroleum.

Mr. Whitcoff is a US and Russian citizen, born in 1957. He voted for himself to receive more shares in a meeting.

Rosneft did not officially speak about these big changes. But they unofficially told reporters that it was true.

Rosneft gave Mr. Whitcoff shares for his work abroad. This shows thanks for his help with US relations.

The company expects his good work to continue very soon. He will have new energy after solving the Iran problem.

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Who is Stephen Whitcoff?

He is an American who joined Rosneft's board of directors.

What percentage of shares did Mr. Whitcoff receive from British Petroleum?

He got 5% of the company's shares.

What did Rosneft say about the changes regarding Mr. Whitcoff?

Rosneft did not officially speak about the changes, but they told reporters it was true.

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