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LONDON, April 28 (Reuters) - British oil major BP said it intends to remain a long-term investor in Russia'sRosneft following a decision by the United States government toimpose sanctions against the head of the Russian energy company.
"We are committed to our investment in Rosneft, and weintend to remain a successful, long-term investor in Russia," aBP spokesman said.
He added the company, which holds a 19.75 percent stake inRosneft, is now considering what the U.S. sanctions announcementmeans for BP's business.
The United States on Monday slapped sanctions on sevenRussian government officials and 17 companies linked to RussianPresident Vladimir Putin in a fresh attempt to force Moscow toback down from its intervention in Ukraine. (Reporting by Karolin Schaps; editing by Kate Holton)