Peskov: Russia has no plans to join OPEC

At the moment, Russia’s accession to OPEC is not on the agenda, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

"As far as we know, let's say, the Russian Federation has contacts with OPEC representatives at the expert-level, but as far as I know, the issue of Russia’s accession to this organization has not been brought to the agenda and it is not necessary," RIA Novosti cited him as saying. 

As Vestnik Kavkaza reported, according to Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin, OPEC has invited Russia to become its member, but it will remain an observer.