The bilateral meeting between UMARO SISSSOCO EMBALÓ (USE) and VLADIMIR PUTIN (VP) on the occasion of the 2nd Russia-Africa Summit, 27-28.JUL in Saint Petersburg, once again indicated that mineral resources are the 'gateway' from Russia in the country. Lukoil's role in the Guinean offshore (AM 1411) could prove to be a driver of greater Russian economic presence. READ MORE