MINERALNYE VODY, April 30. /TASS/. Russia has no plans to leave OPEC+, as the agreement helps reduce oil market risks during times of crisis, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told reporters on the sidelines of the Caucasus Investment Forum.

According to him, the oil industry is still in a profound crisis caused by a supply shortage due to the conflict in the Middle East.

TASS has compiled the Deputy Prime Minister's key statements.

- Russia and Saudi Arabia have not yet discussed the United Arab Emirates' decision to leave OPEC+

- "We have not discussed it," Novak said.