03 March 2016, Moscow — Russian Energy Ministry said on Thursday that it was ready for talks with OPEC and other oil producers while the date and venue for the possible meeting were still being worked out.
Earlier on Thursday, Nigeria’s petroleum minister said some members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries plan to meet with other producers in Russia around March 20 for new talks on an oil output freeze.
*Vladimir Soldatkin; Editing – Polina Devitt – Reuters