Direct Line with Vladimir Putin to take place on Thursday

State TV Rossiya-1 to broadcast the program on June 30

The Russian leader will answer questions from the public live

The annual Direct Line with Vladimir Putin event will take place on Thursday, June 30, Rossiya-1 state television announced on Monday.

The live broadcast will start at 12:00 Moscow time and will be available to watch on the Rossiya-1 channel, as well as on the Rossiya 24 news channel and the official website of the All-Russia People's Front (ONF).

During the program, the Russian leader will answer questions from the public live. The questions can be submitted via the ONF website, via SMS, or by calling a dedicated hotline.

The Direct Line with Vladimir Putin is an annual event that has been held since 2001. The program provides an opportunity for the Russian people to ask questions directly to their leader and receive answers in real time.