Note, the whole purpose is to game sanctions the US has on Russian trade and other hostile regimes. But how profitable will this be?
"...Russia's 2013 nominal GDP was $2.1 trillion, and Italy's was $2.07 trillion, according to the World Bank. ... Italy's 2013 GDP per capita (per person) was $34,619, and Russia's was $14,612.Jul 27, 2014..."
"...Russia's 2013 nominal GDP was $2.1 trillion, and Italy's was $2.07 trillion, according to the World Bank. ... Italy's 2013 GDP per capita (per person) was $34,619, and Russia's was $14,612.Jul 27, 2014..."
http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2014/jul/...
Sounds like China is backing the wrong horse[s]