No matter whether the energy companies agree or disagree, at least it has already been discussed.
The final result, of course, still needs to prioritize the 'national situation' and prevent those energy companies from being solely self-interested.
This new system must be passed as soon as possible...
Of course, it's also possible that Director Mikhail might throw caution to the wind and do everything in his power to prevent the new system from passing.
If that happens, it could cause quite a stir.
He would then have a valid reason to bypass the Economic Committee and directly submit it to the Duma Congress for a full vote!
Even better, he could use this as a reason to bring a complaint to the Speaker, questioning the fairness of Director Mikhail's actions.
This might even lead to the impeachment of his directorship...
Since this matter is already underway, there's no way it can end peacefully.
For Mikhail and the Yukos Group, this is a certain doom!