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Alexander Novak chaired the 64th meeting of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee and the OPEC Group of Eight meeting.

February 1, 2026

Alexander Novak chaired the 64th meeting of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee and the meeting of the OPEC Group of Eight countries.

February 1, 2026

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Alexander Novak chaired the 64th meeting of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee and the meeting of the OPEC Group of Eight countries.

Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, as co-chairman, chaired the 64th meeting of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee, as well as a meeting of the Group of Eight OPEC member countries that adopted additional voluntary adjustments to oil production in April and November 2023.

At the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee, the parties reviewed crude oil production data for November and December 2025 and noted the high level of compliance by OPEC and non-OPEC countries participating in the Declaration of Cooperation.

The meeting participants confirmed the importance of adhering to the agreements within the OPEC deal, as well as achieving full compliance with oil production quotas and compensation.

Monitoring of compliance with the production adjustments agreed at the 38th OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting and the additional voluntary production adjustments announced by the Group of Eight OPEC countries will continue.

During a meeting of the OPEC Group of Eight (G8) countries, comprising Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, participants emphasized that 1.65 million barrels per day (bpd) could be partially or fully reintroduced depending on evolving market conditions. They will continue to closely monitor the situation. As part of ongoing efforts to maintain market stability, they reaffirmed the importance of a cautious approach and maintaining flexibility to continue suspending or reversing additional voluntary production adjustments, including the previously introduced 2.2 million bpd voluntary adjustments announced in November 2023.

Eight OPEC member countries confirmed their decision of November 2, 2025, to suspend production increases in March 2026 due to seasonality.

The next meeting of the OPEC Group of Eight countries will be held on March 1, 2026, and the 65th meeting of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee is scheduled for April 5, 2026.

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Dmitry Chernyshenko congratulated His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' on the 17th anniversary of his enthronement.

On February 1, 2026, the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the 17th anniversary of the enthronement of His Holiness Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus'. On this day, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow.

Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko conveyed congratulations from Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin:

"Under your leadership, new dioceses are being created, churches are being built, monasteries are being restored, and significant educational, missionary, and charitable projects aimed at preserving traditional spiritual and moral values and the national cultural heritage are being implemented. Your work in educating children and youth and reviving the institution of military chaplains deserves special recognition."

Dmitry Chernyshenko also added that this year, declared by presidential decree as the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, emphasizes the exceptional importance of the cohesion of our society and respect for the country's cultural and spiritual heritage.

"One of the key areas of our collaboration is supporting cultural and educational initiatives aimed at reviving Russia's ancient holy sites. I would especially like to highlight the revival of Solovki. Under your leadership, one of the most ancient holy sites in the Russian North is being transformed, and we are confidently moving toward properly celebrating the 600th anniversary of monastic life on Solovki in 2029," the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized.

He expressed special words of gratitude for the constant care of the servicemen participating in the special military operation and their families.

"Your work in educating children and youth and preserving traditional values lays the foundation for Russia's future. The Church plays a significant role in both sports and in the creation of pilgrimage routes. Your spiritual example, your wisdom, and your selfless service to God and people inspire millions of believers. And your work contributes to the strengthening of peace, the spiritual revival of society, and the preservation of moral values," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.

In conclusion, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill addressed the participants of the service: "Once again, I congratulate you all, my dear bishops, fathers, brothers, and sisters, on this day! I rejoice to have the opportunity to pray together with this host of archpastors. All of this strengthens our unity and our shared understanding of the enormous responsibility we bear before God and before our people for the labors the Russian Orthodox Church diligently carries out today."

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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko congratulated Russian universities on their anniversaries.

Thus, the Nizhny Novgorod State University named after N.I. Lobachevsky (NNSU) celebrated 110 years since its founding.

"Today, the university enrolls over 28,000 students, including over 2,000 international students from 90 countries. Particular attention is paid to their practical experience. Over its more than 100-year history, Lobachevsky University has become a key hub for developing critical solutions for various sectors of the economy and makes a significant contribution to achieving the national goal of technological leadership set by our President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin," the Deputy Prime Minister said.

He added that the university, together with the National Center for Physics and Mathematics in Sarov, is successfully implementing key fundamental and applied research in astrophysics, nuclear physics, supercomputer, and quantum technologies. Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod is participating in the Priority 2030 program, and a cutting-edge engineering school has been established at the university to train highly qualified engineers.

"A new impetus for the university's development will be provided by a modern, world-class campus, which is being created as part of the national project 'Youth and Children' in the Nizhny Novgorod Region. Achieving such high results is impossible without the personal contribution of every Lobachevsky University employee. I express my deepest gratitude for your hard work, talent, and dedication. I am confident that even more victories and exciting events await you," noted Dmitry Chernyshenko.

Moscow State Linguistic University (MSLU) celebrated its 95th anniversary.

As the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized, over its nearly century-long history, MSLU has evolved from a prestigious institute of foreign languages to one of Russia's leading humanities centers, which is now confidently shaping the new face of Russian education.

The university trains a new generation of specialists—not just polyglots, but mediators of intercultural understanding, capable of operating effectively in a multicultural and digital world.

"In this significant anniversary year, I would like to express my deep gratitude to the entire MSLU team—researchers, faculty, staff, students, and alumni—for their dedication to education, their scientific discoveries, and for preserving and enhancing the rich traditions of Russian linguistics. May the next 95 years be a time of new achievements for the benefit of Russian science and education," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.

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