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"As uncertainty, we note a possible increase in production by countries that are not members of OPEC+, as a result of rising prices," Novak said at the meeting with Putin, who praised his "efficient work" protecting Russia's share in the market.

"I would like to assure that we and Russia would like a oil price which is fair to consumers and to producers," Saudi foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said at a press briefing with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Riyadh.

At the end of 2020, nuclear power's share of Russia's energy mix stood at 20.28%.

All but four of the nation’s 94 operating nuclear power plants are performing at the highest safety and security levels, according to a new release from the U.S. industry regulator.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan joined the ceremony via videoconference. Energy and Natural Resources Minister Fatih Dönmez, ROSATOM Director General Alexey Likhachev and Akkuyu Nuclear JSC CEO Anastasia Zoteeva were present at the Akkuyu NPP site.

The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.3%, up for a fourth straight session as Wall Street stocks rallied overnight on tame inflation data and as the U.S. Congress approved one of the largest economic stimulus measures in history.

Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 379,000 in February, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 6.2 percent,

PJSC LUKOIL today released its audited consolidated financial statements for 2020 prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Brent dropped 63 cents, or 0.9%, to $66.89 a barrel. WTI was at $63.47 a barrel, down 54 cents, or 0.8%.

Brent crude oil prices in the forecast average $58/b in the second half of 2021. Brent prices will average $59/b in 2022.