Putin - Russia should not discriminate against any bidders for Bashneft

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday the government should not discriminate against any market players willing to bid in the privatisation of oil producer Bashneft , according to a transcript of his interview with Bloomberg. Answering a question about interest in Bashneft from oil major Rosneft , Putin said it was not the best option if one state-controlled company acquires another state company, but the key was who gives the most money for the state budget. "Rosneft, strictly speakin