They are not going to get $10^9 for it, they are asking for that much because asking is free. But then, when the rubble stops bouncing and the companies come t

They are not going to get $10^9 for it, they are asking for that much because asking is free. But then, when the rubble stops bouncing and the companies come to an agreement, that high watermark will help them negociate an actual price that is both reasonable but higher than what otherwise would have been.