Putin Says Russia Not Working ‘Against Anyone’ in Energy Markets

Putin Says Russia Not Working ‘Against Anyone’ in Energy Markets
Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on Oct. 11, 2022. Sputnik/Pavel Bednyakov/Pool via Reuters
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President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia was not working against anyone on energy markets and was seeking a balance between oil supply and demand, a week after Washington criticized a decision by OPEC+ to steeply cut oil production.

Speaking with President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates, Putin said Russia aimed to create stability on energy markets and ensure that supply and consumption were balanced.