U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry Rick PerryEnergy secretary questions consensus that humans cause climate change OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Democrats push resolution to battle climate change, sluggish economy and racial injustice | Senators reach compromise on greenhouse gas amendment stalling energy bill | Trump courts Florida voters with offshore drilling moratorium OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Trump signs major conservation bill into law | Senate votes to confirm Energy's No. 2 official | Trump Jr. expresses opposition to Pebble Mine project MORE is scheduled to visit Moscow this month, Russian media reported on Sunday, according to Reuters.

Perry, who would be the most senior U.S. official to visit Russia since President Trump Donald John TrumpOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Pelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare Trump mocks Biden appearance, mask use ahead of first debate MORE's summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, is slated to visit between Sept. 11-13, the news service reported.

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He will reportedly meet with his Russian counterpart Alexander Novak to discuss global oil markets, the reimposed sanctions on Iran by the U.S. and possible restrictions against Russia, according to Russian newspaper Kommersant.

They will also reportedly discuss the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project that would carry gas from Russia to Germany across the Baltic Sea. Trump has spoken out strongly against the project.

A delegation of GOP lawmakers visited Moscow at the beginning of July and Sen. Rand Paul Randal (Rand) Howard PaulSecond GOP senator to quarantine after exposure to coronavirus GOP senator to quarantine after coronavirus exposure The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by National Industries for the Blind - Trump seeks to flip 'Rage' narrative; Dems block COVID-19 bill MORE (R-Ky.) led a U.S. delegation to Russia last month.

The diplomatic meetings come amid tensions between the two countries over Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.

Trump received widespread criticism over his performance at a summit in Helsinki with Putin in July, during which he downplayed Russian interference in U.S. elections. Though the U.S. president walked back his comments, he has continued to face scrutiny over his interest in warming relations with the Kremlin.