Direct line with Putin today: at what time the address begins

On Thursday, December 19, a direct line with Russian President Vladimir Putin will be held, during which citizens will be able to ask the head of state a question and receive a live answer. In 2024, it will be held in conjunction with the big press conference of the Russian leader as part of the program "Results of the Year with Vladimir Putin". "Izvestia" tells you at what time the President's speech will begin.

The broadcast of the direct line will start at 12:00 Moscow time. The event will be shown live by major federal TV channels: "First", "Russia-1" and others. Users of social networks will be able to watch it on the official pages of the event in "Odnoklassniki" and "VKontakte", and radio fans - on the waves of "Mayak", "Vesti FM" and "Radio Russia".

The president's speech will also be available live on Izvestia's website.

Putin's address will be broadcast live on December 19, beginning at 12:00 Moscow time:

All Russian residents can ask a question to the head of state on a topic of interest. The collection of appeals from citizens will be conducted until the end of the direct line. In 2024, their processing will take place also with the help of artificial intelligence. Invitations to the event received employees of regional and federal media. Foreign journalists accredited in the Russian Federation will also be able to communicate with the Russian leader.

The latest news about the direct line of the President of the Russian Federation - in the Izvestia story.