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Bo Andersson is CEO of Russia's largest car manufacturer Avtovaz, which, among other things, manufactures the classic Russian Lada cars. In this exclusive interview with Lennart Ekdal, he talks about his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, among other things. "Towards me, he (Putin) is straight and demanding," says Bo Andersson. Bo Andersson continues: "I deliver, but I also say no." In the interview, Bo Andersson also talks about how he has had to fire thousands of employees to get the finances in the Russian car industry in order. Avtovaz produces close to 1 million cars per year and is 49 percent owned by the Russian state and 51 percent by French Renault.