Putin To Continue Holding Working Meetings On Online Format Over COVID-19 Fears - Peskov

PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKIY (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 31st May, 2020) KAMCHATSKIY, May 31 (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will continue participating in his working meetings in an online format due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday.

"This is needed to ensure the safety of the president and to avoid a threat of him being infected. This is justified and has no any impact on his working schedule. Thankfully, we see our president actively working," Peskov said as aired by Rossiya 1 broadcaster.

The spokesman expressed hope that the president will return to public events and meetings in the near future.