Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with members of the government and his executive office on an address to the Federal Assembly via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Monday, April 19, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin looks at a screen during a meeting held via tele-conference call with members of the government and his executive office at The Novo-Ogaryovo Residence, on the outskirts of Moscow late April 19, 2021, on the subject of an address to the Federal Assembly scheduled for April 21. (Photo by Alexei Druzhinin / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds documents during a meeting held via tele-conference call with members of the government and his executive office at The Novo-Ogaryovo Residence, on the outskirts of Moscow late April 19, 2021, on the subject of an address to the Federal Assembly scheduled for April 21. (Photo by Alexei Druzhinin / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Friday, April 16, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Friday, April 16, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Thursday, April 15, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Thursday, April 15, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures during a meeting via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Thursday, April 15, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a joint meeting of the State Council Presidium and the Agency for Strategic Initiatives via a video link at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on April 15, 2021. (Photo by Alexei Druzhinin / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a joint meeting of the State Council Presidium and the Agency for Strategic Initiatives via a video link at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on April 15, 2021. (Photo by Alexei Druzhinin / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a teleconference call in Moscow, Russia, Friday, April 9, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin listens during a cabinet meeting via video conference in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, April 8, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures while speaking during a cabinet meeting via video conference in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, April 8, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin listens during a meeting on labour issues via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin listens during a meeting on labor issues via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin listens during a meeting on labor issues via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Council for Interethnic Relations via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, March 30, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Council for Interethnic Relations via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, March 30, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Monday, March 29, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in a video call with participants of a leadership forum via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Friday, March 26, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in a video call with participants of a leadership forum via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Friday, March 26, 2021. The banner behind Putin reads "Russia - Land of Opportunity". (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in a video call with participants of a leadership forum via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Friday, March 26, 2021. The banner behind Putin reads "Russia - Country of Opportunity". (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with young award-winning cultural professionals via video conference, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, March 25, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on the coronavirus disease vaccines production via a video link at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on March 22, 2021. (Photo by Alexey DRUZHININ / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on the coronavirus disease vaccines production via a video link at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on March 22, 2021. (Photo by Alexey DRUZHININ / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on the coronavirus disease vaccines production via a video link at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on March 22, 2021. (Photo by Alexei Druzhinin / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on the coronavirus disease vaccines production via a video link at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on March 22, 2021. (Photo by Alexey DRUZHININ / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting via video conference in Moscow, Russia, Friday, March 19, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin watches the launch of the Talas gold mining complex in the north-west of Kyrgyzstan, via video link at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, March 17, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin applauds as he watches the launch of the Talas gold mining complex in the north-west of Kyrgyzstan, via video link at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, March 17, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin watches the launch of the Talas gold mining complex in the north-west of Kyrgyzstan, via video link at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, March 17, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks while watching the launch of the Talas gold mining complex in the north-west of Kyrgyzstan, via video link at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, March 17, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Friday, March 12, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Friday, March 12, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting via video conference with officials and government cabinet members in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, March 11, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting via video conference with officials and government cabinet members in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, March 11, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting via video conference with officials and government cabinet members in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, March 11, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting via video conference with officials and government cabinet members in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, March 11, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting via video conference with officials and government cabinet members in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, March 11, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with leaders of the State Duma, the Lower House of the Russian Parliament factions via video conference residence at the Novo-Ogaryovo outside Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with leaders of the State Duma, the Lower House of the Russian Parliament factions via video conference residence at the Novo-Ogaryovo outside Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with leaders of the State Duma, the Lower House of the Russian Parliament factions via video conference residence at the Novo-Ogaryovo outside Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a video conference meeting with heads of political groups represented in the State Duma, the lower chamber of Russia's parliament, at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on February 17, 2021. (Photo by Mikhail KLIMENTYEV / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a video conference meeting with heads of political groups represented in the State Duma, the lower chamber of Russia's parliament, at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on February 17, 2021. (Photo by Mikhail KLIMENTYEV / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with judges of Russian general jurisdiction courts and arbitration courts via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with judges of Russian general jurisdiction courts and arbitration courts via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with judges of Russian general jurisdiction courts and arbitration courts via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with the Government via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with the Government via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in a meeting on science via a video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in a meeting on science via a video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in a meeting on science via a video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting via video conference in Moscow, Russia, Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin leads a meeting via video conference in Moscow, Russia, Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin leads a meeting via video conference in Moscow, Russia, Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin leads a meeting via video conference in Moscow, Russia, Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a cabinet meeting via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures as he takes part in a meeting with university students marking Russian Students' Day via video conference in Zavidovo, 150 km (90 miles) north of Moscow, Russia, Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. On Jan. 25 Russia marks Students' Day. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with university students marking a Russian Students Day via video conference in Zavidovo, 150 km (90 miles) north of Moscow, Russia, Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. On Jan. 25 Russia marks Students' Day. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a meeting with Russian students via a videoconference at a residence in Zavidovo, Tver region, on the Students' Day on January 25, 2021. (Photo by Mikhail KLIMENTYEV / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a meeting with Russian students via a videoconference at a residence in Zavidovo, Tver region, on the Students' Day on January 25, 2021. (Photo by Mikhail KLIMENTYEV / SPUTNIK / AFP)

(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 25, 2021 Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a meeting with Russian students via a videoconference at a residence in Zavidovo, Tver region, on the Students' Day. - Russia has bristled at Western backing for Navalny, President Vladimir Putin's most prominent opponent, accusing Europe and the United States of interfering in its domestic affairs. (Photo by Mikhail KLIMENTYEV / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting via a videoconference at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on January 22, 2021. (Photo by Mikhail KLIMENTYEV / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting on economic issues via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting on economic issues via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting on economic issues via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. Russia announced Friday that it will withdraw from the Open Skies Treaty allowing observation flights over military facilities following the U.S. exit from the pact. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. Russia announced Friday that it will withdraw from the Open Skies Treaty allowing observation flights over military facilities following the U.S. exit from the pact. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting via a videoconference at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on January 15, 2021. (Photo by Mikhail KLIMENTYEV / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a government meeting via a videoconference at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on January 13, 2021. - Russian President Vladimir Putin on January 13 tasked officials with launching mass coronavirus vaccinations from next week, touting Russia's homemade jab as the world's best. (Photo by Mikhail KLIMENTYEV / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a government meeting via a videoconference at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on January 13, 2021. - Russian President Vladimir Putin on January 13 tasked officials with launching mass coronavirus vaccinations from next week, touting Russia's homemade jab as the world's best. (Photo by Mikhail KLIMENTYEV / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting on social welfare issues, via videoconference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting on social welfare issues, via videoconference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in a video conference meeting with his Prime Minister on transport infrastructure development, on December 30, 2020 at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow. (Photo by Mikhail Klimentyev / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in a video conference meeting with his Prime Minister on transport infrastructure development, on December 30, 2020 at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow. (Photo by Mikhail Klimentyev / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in a video conference meeting with his Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin (on screen) on transport infrastructure development, on December 30, 2020 at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow. (Photo by Mikhail Klimentyev / Sputnik / AFP)

(FILES) In this file photo taken on December 30, 2020 Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in a video conference meeting with his Prime Minister on transport infrastructure development at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow. - Russia has bristled at Western backing for Navalny, President Vladimir Putin's most prominent opponent, accusing Europe and the United States of interfering in its domestic affairs. (Photo by Mikhail Klimentyev / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting via a videoconference call at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on December 25, 2020. (Photo by Mikhail KLIMENTYEV / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers his New Year address to members of the government, via teleconference call, at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers his New Year address to members of the government, via teleconference call, at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds an end of the year meeting with members of the government via a videoconference call at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on December 24, 2020. (Photo by Mikhail KLIMENTYEV / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting via video conference in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a joint meeting for the country's State Council and the Council for Strategic Development and National Projects, via a teleconference call, at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence, outside Moscow, on December 23, 2020. (Photo by Mikhail Klimentyev and Mikhail KLIMENTYEV / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, listens to Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak during their meeting at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with deputy prime minister Alexander Novak at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on December 22, 2020. (Photo by Mikhail KLIMENTYEV / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with deputy prime minister Alexander Novak at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on December 22, 2020. (Photo by Mikhail KLIMENTYEV / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with deputy prime minister Alexander Novak at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on December 22, 2020. (Photo by Mikhail KLIMENTYEV / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting to mark a memorandum of cooperation on the fight against the coronavirus signed between Russia's Gamaleya research center, UK-Swedish pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), and R-Pharm pharmaceutical company, via video conference in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting to mark a memorandum of cooperation on the fight against the coronavirus signed between Russia's Gamaleya research center, UK-Swedish pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), and R-Pharm pharmaceutical company, via video conference in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks via video call during at the Summit of leaders from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks via video call during at the Summit of leaders from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) leaders summit via a videoconference call at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on December 18, 2020. (Photo by Mikhail KLIMENTYEV / SPUTNIK / AFP)

(FILES) In this file photo taken on December 17, 2020 Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses his annual press conference via a video link at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, amid the ongoing coronavirus disease pandemic. - Russia has bristled at Western backing for Navalny, President Vladimir Putin's most prominent opponent, accusing Europe and the United States of interfering in its domestic affairs. (Photo by Mikhail Klimentyev / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin listens during a meeting in the Kremlin, in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends an online forum of the United Russia political party via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends an online forum of the United Russia political party via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Supreme Eurasian Economic Council leaders via a video conference call at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on December 11, 2020. (Photo by Alexey NIKOLSKY / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting of the Council for Civil Society and Human Rights via a video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks on the phone during a meeting of the Council for Civil Society and Human Rights via a video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting of the Presidential Council for Civil Society and Human Rights via a video conference call at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence, outside Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting of the Presidential Council for Civil Society and Human Rights via a video conference call at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence, outside Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting of the Presidential Council for Civil Society and Human Rights via a video conference call at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on December 10, 2020. (Photo by Alexey NIKOLSKY / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with participants of the We Are Together nationwide volunteer campaign via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with participants of the We Are Together nationwide volunteer campaign via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with participants of the We Are Together nationwide volunteer campaign via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) council, via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) council, via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) council, via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) council via a video link at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on December 2, 2020. (Photo by Alexey NIKOLSKY / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) council via a video link at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on December 2, 2020. (Photo by Alexey NIKOLSKY / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in the opening of multi-purpose medical centers of the Russian Defence Ministry via a video link at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on December 2, 2020. - President Vladimir Putin told health officials on December 2 to start widespread vaccinations next week, adding that Russia has produced close to 2 million doses of its Sputnik V vaccine. (Photo by Alexey NIKOLSKY / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in the opening of multi-purpose medical centers of the Russian Defence Ministry via a video link at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on December 2, 2020. - President Vladimir Putin told health officials on December 2 to start widespread vaccinations next week, adding that Russia has produced close to 2 million doses of its Sputnik V vaccine. (Photo by Alexey NIKOLSKY / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin during his meeting with Alexei Tsydenov, the governor of Buryatia, on the screen, via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Monday, Nov. 30, 2020. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin during his meeting with Alexei Tsydenov, the governor of Buryatia, via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Monday, Nov. 30, 2020. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)