Russia is not currently discussing with the American corporations Chevron and ExxonMobil about their return to oil and gas projects on its territory. The Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Alexander Novak, stated this to journalists on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, TASS reports. According to him, Moscow sticks to the previous move: the country is open to foreign partners and investments. At the same time, the decision to resume work in Russia remains in the hands of the foreign companies themselves. "There are no such negotiations now," emphasized Novak. Earlier, the Deputy Prime Minister noted that the Russian Federation and the United States could establish cooperation in the field of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the Arctic region, as well as in the development of fields. Energopole at MAX.