I don't think they ever even came close to a deal. I don't think Exxon will work in Russia nor do I think Rex tillerson would be involved.That's right. Which is why Putin invaded Ukraine. And here's why; Ukraine can feed the world
Putin will bide his time to get Trump back in office to chase the oil deal again. Sanctions and investigations tabled the Rosneft/Exxon oil deal for the time being. Remember, the north Kara sea has more oil than Saudia Arabia, so they say.