“We are beginning preparations,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

The official confirmed that the president’s direct talk with the public will take place in December, and the specific date will be announced in due course.

Putin’s direct line with the public is usually held annually. The president answers questions from the public, listens to their requests and complaints, and immediately assigns tasks to officials.

In 2024, Putin answered more than 70 questions selected from more than two million received.

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