Kremlin promises technologically fine-tuned direct line with Putin

The format of the 2018 televised Q&A marathon with Russian President Vladimir Putin, dubbed The Direct Line, will include various technological innovations, however, the essence of this unique event will remain the same, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

"This year, The Direct Line will include various innovations," he noted.

"The essence of this unique world event with regard to its content and technology will remain the same, but it will be somewhat fine-tuned regarding the geographical and communication scale, using the technological achievements available to us," TASS cited the Kremlin spokesman as saying.

Peskov added that more details on the format of the upcoming Direct Line would come later.