Peskov, in an interview with reporters, noted that in some cases, Putin communicates with guests, sitting in front of the fireplace in his office and shaking hands, and negotiations with someone take place at a table at a distance of about six meters.

According to the press secretary of the President of Russia, this is due to the fact that some leaders follow their own rules.

“We treat this with understanding... In this case, a protocol of additional measures to protect the health of our president and our guests enters at the same time, and then a greater distance is applied.

If the infectious disease doctors of the two countries interact and mutual testing is carried out, then there is an opportunity, as such, to avoid restrictions and make direct contact, ”Peskov explained.

On February 7, talks between the presidents of Russia and France were held in Moscow.

Russian leader Vladimir Putin said that a number of ideas of Emmanuel Macron could be the basis for further steps on the situation with Ukraine.

The French leader called the talks meaningful and eventful.