British Expert Warns of Negative Outcome if Russia Buys Into Shell, BP

A former British government adviser has warned it is "only a matter of time" before BP or Shell faces a bid from a Russian state-owned group such as Gazprom which could threaten Western oil supplies. Professor Peter Odell called for creation of a new UN body that would police energy markets.

Moscow News // Oct. 02, 2006 - 11:55 GMT