Russia's oil production below early 2026 levels, says Deputy PM Novak
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- Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated that oil production in Russia is currently lower than at the start of 2026, speaking at the St.
- Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2026).
Résumé généré par IA
MOSCOW, June 4. /TASS/. Oil production volumes in Russia are currently below levels seen at the beginning of 2026, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told reporters on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
"Production is indeed somewhat lower now than at the beginning of the year," he said.
The 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2026) is taking place on June 3-6. This year, the event is held under the theme "Pragmatic Dialogue: The Path to a Stable Future." Saudi Arabia is the guest country at SPIEF. The forum program is dedicated to shaping a new model of global development amid the ongoing transformation of the world economy.
The program includes the SME Forum, the Creative Industries Forum, the Day of the Future International Youth Economic Forum, and the Ensuring Drug Security Forum. As part of the cultural program, the Petersburg Seasons festival and the traditional SPIEF Sports Games will take place. This year, Russia’s national economic development institution VEB.RF is the title partner of SPIEF.
The Roscongress Foundation is the organizer of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. TASS is its official general information partner.
