Sechin explained the difference between business and Evtushenkova Khodorkovsky – RBC

The president of” Rosneft “Igor Sechin

The president of” Rosneft “Igor Sechin urged not to compare it against Vladimir Yevtushenko persecution of Mikhail Khodorkovsky. He stated this in an interview with Bloomberg.

«Yevtushenko never eliminated its rivals and Yukos cases have been,” – said Sechin. “We Evtushenkova no blood on their hands. This is at least a very important fact, “- said the head of” Rosneft ».

Sechin also denied accusations Khodorkovsky that he was behind the arrest Evtushenkova in order to gain control over the” Bashneft “,” This is a myth. Some have a method – to distract using lures and bait in this case I speak ».

According to Sechin, the privatization of” Bashneft “carried risks, while” the market knew about all the skeletons in the closet. ” “I think it is clear why we never considered buying the asset. But Vladimir Yevtushenko – very experienced and wise entrepreneur. I think he weighed the risks when making a purchase decision, “- said Sechin.

September 17, commenting on the arrest Evtushenkova, ex-Yukos CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky said that these events can be Igor Sechin. Khodorkovsky said in an interview with RBC that “Rosneft” start “to fall prey.” “To solve this problem by technological methods [Igor] Sechin [president of" Rosneft "] can not. I think investors are indifferent to him. He is important that it is not noticed one person – it is clear who. Since our president is not very well versed in these matters, the addition of “Bashneft” to “Rosneft” can hide the failure by the parent company, “- he added.

« Rosneft “has already responded to these words Khodorkovsky. “He [Khodorkovsky] compares this with Yukos. I respect Vladimir Petrovich Evtushenkova long know him. To my knowledge, in the AFC “System” did not kill anyone, unlike the company Mikhail Khodorkovsky. As a minimum. About the rest I do not know, the competent authorities will understand. But at least he ascribes to AFK “Sistema” behavioral habits of Yukos, for her not marked. Do not be so, “- said the press secretary of” Rosneft “Mikhail Leontiev RIA Novosti news agency.

He said that Khodorkovsky is engaged in” self-exposure “, spreading the Yukos precedent on all matters related to the investigation of economic crime.” “The primary source of information about the interest of” Rosneft “to” Bashneft “was the newspaper” Vedomosti “. This information is false. No negotiations and no interest in this company was not shown, “- said a spokesman for RBC.

Vladimir Evtushenko Sept. 16 and charged with money laundering within the case of embezzlement of shares of companies included in the Energy Bashkiria. The dealer was placed under house arrest. September 25 Moscow City Court upheld the measure of restraint for the head of AFK “Sistema” Vladimir Yevtushenko. However, investigators allowed him to travel to work.