Reply #20: Paranoid, huh?

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http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/news/breaking_news/6672659.htm

Saudi Prince, Putin Discuss Oil Exports

http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=26035

Saudi Arabia, Russia to Sign Oil Accord

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/news/breaking_news/6669103.htm

Saudi Crown Prince to Visit Moscow

<snip>Abdullah and his delegation, including Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal and Oil Minister Ali Naimi, are to meet with President Vladimir Putin and other officials during the three-day trip.

Energy issues are also expected to be high on the agenda. Saudi Arabia and Russia are the world's two largest oil exporters.

"Between them, there must be separate talks so that Saudi Arabian oil does not collide with Russian oil, and Russia does not start competition that could lead to a fall in (oil) prices," Isayev said.

more

http://newsfromrussia.com/main/2003/09/02/49722.html

Cooperation with Saudi Arabia falls in line with Russia's long-term geopolitical and economic interests

http://www.gasandoil.com/goc/news/ntm24428.htm

Russia declares Saudi Arabia as major partner in Middle East

http://english.pravda.ru/economics/2003/01/06/41655.html

Russia and Saudi Arabia discuss joint oil projects