> That's less probable. It happens a lot, even in modern times. It will probably take the form of companies like BP, Shell, Total, Exxon, etc receiving favora

> That's less probable. It happens a lot, even in modern times. It will probably take the form of companies like BP, Shell, Total, Exxon, etc receiving favorable terms on oil field leases from the new Russian government under the guise of "reconstruction". Rinse and repeat for other sectors. You can look at what's happening in Libya for an example.