Putin holds annual Direct Line Q&A and press conference
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Putin holds annual Direct Line Q&A and press conference

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds his annual Direct Line televised phone-in and media press conference on Thursday, December 19.

Putin is scheduled to summarise the results of the year and answer questions from Russian citizens, as well as domestic and foreign journalists.

Last year's Direct Line was held on December 14, and focused on the Ukraine conflict.