ST PETERSBURG, Russia, May 24 (Reuters) - BP chiefexecutive Bob Dudley welcomed a call by President Vladimir Putinon Saturday for investment in Russia's shale projects.
Dudley spoke after Putin urged oil and gas executives at theSt Petersburg International Economic Forum to continue businessin Russia, despite sanctions over the crisis in Ukraine, and tokeep investing in Russia's vast natural resources. (Reporting by Denis Pinchuk; Writing by Lidia Kelly; Editing byMaria Kiselyova)