In 2014, Russian state news agencies spoke about the solemn event: “Rosneft <...> paid 12 euros for each action of Pirelli, <...> the agreement on the conclusion of this transaction was signed as part of the PMEF-2014 (St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.-Ed.) In the presence of President Vladimir Putin,” TASS said . “Italy approved the acquisition of Rosneft in Pirelli,” said RIA Novosti. Seven years have passed.