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MOSCOW, April 16 (KUNA) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman on the situation in Ukraine and its impacts on the global energy market.
The phone conversation dealt with the bilateral ties, with both sides stating a strong desire to promote the economic and trade cooperation, according to a statement from the Kremlin.
Both sides applauded the level of joint action in the framework of the OPEC+ alliance, which aims to ensure the stability of the oil market, the statement added. (end)
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