MOSCOW, April 29. /TASS/. At his Wednesday briefing, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov addressed the response to Ukrainian drone strikes on an oil facility in the Black Sea port of Tuapse, plans for the upcoming Victory Day parade without military equipment, and the United Arab Emirates’ decision to withdraw from OPEC and OPEC+.

TASS has gathered the key statements made by the Russian presidential press secretary.

- President Vladimir Putin of Russia and President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso will hold talks with both countries’ delegations and a one-on-one meeting.

- The Russian leader may also hold a telephone conversation in the afternoon.

- Authorities continue efforts to mitigate the consequences of Ukrainian drone strikes on the Tuapse oil facility: "It’s too early to draw conclusions, as large-scale, intensive operations are underway, involving hundreds of personnel bravely addressing the aftermath of these terrorist attacks."