Vladimir Putin's annual press conference starts, this year in an unusual online format because of Covid-19 restrictions. Putin is taking part in the event via video link from his residence in Novo-Ogaryovo, outside Moscow, while journalists from Russian and foreign media are gathered at the World Trade Centre in Moscow, and regional journalists at eight venues across the country.

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