Putin’s Direct Line Q&A to take place on December 19

The combined Direct Line Q&A session and major press conference of Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled for December 19, the Kremlin press service announced.

According to the report, the program 'Year-End Recap with Vladimir Putin' will be broadcast on December 19 at 12:00 p.m. Moscow time (9:00 a.m. GMT).

"The head of state will summarize the results of the outgoing year live on air and answer questions from reporters and residents of our country," the statement reads.

Questions will be accepted from 15:00 Moscow time on December 4 (12:00 p.m. GMT) until the end of the program on December 19.