It is noted that the proposed visit could be the first official trip of the Russian president to Croatia.
"I invited him to come when I was in Sochi last year, and I repeated my invitation in Moscow. This would be the first state visit of the Russian president to Zagreb, and I think now is the time for him. We are very much looking forward to Vladimir Putin, and the attitude of the Croats to Russia could be seen during the championship, "Grabar-Kitarovich said.
According to her, the visit can take place at any time convenient for Putin.
On October 18, 2017, during the meeting in Sochi, the Croatian leader had already invited his Russian colleague to Zagreb.
It was also reported that Grabar-Kitarovich was present at the final mast of the 2018 World Cup in Russia between the national teams of Croatia and France.
First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on Foreign Affairs Vladimir Jabarov told the NSC about the results of the tournament.