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), and its presence with us in the OPEC + alliance to reduce production is essential for the success of the agreement,” RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, they discussed the situation on the global oil market.

BitRiver financial analyst Vladislav Antonov, in an interview with FAN, spoke about structural changes in oil supplies.