3 Oct 2016 14:28

Peskov says Bashneft privatization 'government's prerogative,' declines further comment

MOSCOW. Oct 3 (Interfax) - The Kremlin is not commenting on issues concerning the impending privatization of Bashneft since this is the government's concern, presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said.

"This is a government issue," Peskov told journalists said when asked whether the Kremlin would participate in resolving those issues.

"No, this is the prerogative of the government," he said.