The asset sales might hinder BP's future cash generating opportunities going forward. The lost reserves/production from the group's asset sales cannot be ignored either. Russian Sanctions is a Concern: BP has 20% ownership in Rosneft – an integrated oil company that is primarily owned by the Government of Russia. With Russian sanctions following geo-political issues in Ukraine, BP's operations are likely to be hampered as the country is the second-largest contributor of the output of the company.