[Paul R.]

Nobody would lose investments and hard work put into it only because the government wants it.

They will once an example or two become radioactive.

[NorseViking]

Putin was rather sloppy doing and saying some stupid stuff over last couple months alienating a great number of people.
I believe his pals are somehow guilty over the fact that the Saudis overreacted to the disagreement on the OPEC deal.
I think to alienate oil producers is the last thing he wants on top of this.
They are serious guys too and might get access to radioactive stuff too if desperate.