Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in an opening ceremony of the Second Baikal railway tunnel to traffic at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, July 28, 2021. The new tunnel crosses the Baikal Ridge and unites two regions of the Russian Federation: the Western part in Irkutsk Region and the Eastern part in the Republic of Buryatia. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in a opening ceremony of the Second Baikal Tunnel to railway traffic via teleconference call, at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence, outside Moscow, Russia on July 28, 2021. (Photo by Alexey NIKOLSKY / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in a opening ceremony of the Second Baikal Tunnel to railway traffic via video-conference call, at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence, outside Moscow, on July 28, 2021. (Photo by Alexey NIKOLSKY / Sputnik / AFP)

Russia's President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on economic issues via a teleconference call, at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence, outside Moscow, on July 27, 2021. (Photo by Alexey NIKOLSKY / Sputnik / AFP)

Russia's President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on economic issues via a teleconference call, at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence, outside Moscow, on July 27, 2021. (Photo by Alexey NIKOLSKY / Sputnik / AFP)

Russia's President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on economic issues via a teleconference call, at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence, outside Moscow, on July 27, 2021. (Photo by Alexey NIKOLSKY / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Security Council via teleconference call at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence, outside Moscow, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Alexey NIKOLSKY / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Security Council via teleconference call at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence, outside Moscow, on July 23, 2021. (Photo by Alexey NIKOLSKY / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin leads a cabinet meeting via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a video statement to participants of special meeting of APEC leaders at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Friday, July 16, 2021. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum economic leaders chaired by New Zealand, via video link at Novo-Ogaryovo state residence, outside Moscow, on July 16, 2021. (Photo by Alexey NIKOLSKY / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum economic leaders chaired by New Zealand, via video link at Novo-Ogaryovo state residence, outside Moscow, on July 16, 2021. (Photo by Alexey NIKOLSKY / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum economic leaders chaired by New Zealand, via a video conference at Novo-Ogaryovo state residence, outside Moscow, on July 16, 2021. (Photo by Alexey NIKOLSKY / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum economic leaders chaired by New Zealand, via a video conference at Novo-Ogaryovo state residence, outside Moscow, on July 16, 2021. (Photo by Alexey NIKOLSKY / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulates university graduates at Novo-Ogaryovo state residence, outskirts of Moscow, on July 10, 2021. (Photo by Alexey NIKOLSKY / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a video call with students via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Thursday, July 8, 2021. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with finalists of the Bolshaya Peremena All-Russian contest for school students, via teleconference call, at Novo-Ogaryovo state residence, outside Moscow, on July 8, 2021. (Photo by Alexey NIKOLSKY / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with finalists of the Bolshaya Peremena All-Russian contest for school students, via teleconference call, at Novo-Ogaryovo state residence, outside Moscow, on July 8, 2021. (Photo by Alexey NIKOLSKY / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with finalists of the Bolshaya Peremena All-Russian contest for school students, via teleconference call, at Novo-Ogaryovo state residence, outside Moscow, on July 8, 2021. (Photo by Alexey NIKOLSKY / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the government via teleconference, at the Kremlin in Moscow on July 7, 2021. (Photo by Alexey NIKOLSKY / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the government via teleconference, at the Kremlin in Moscow on July 7, 2021. (Photo by Alexey NIKOLSKY / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the government via teleconference, at the Kremlin in Moscow on July 7, 2021. (Photo by Alexey NIKOLSKY / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting at the Kremlin, in Moscow, Russia, Friday, July 2, 2021. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Security Council via teleconference call, at the Kremlin in Moscow on June 25, 2021. (Photo by Alexey NIKOLSKY / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses school leavers in Moscow on June 25, 2021. (Photo by Alexey NIKOLSKY / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a cabinet meeting via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, June 23, 2021. (Alexei Nikolsky, 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, Wednesday, June 23, 2021. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with members of the government via a teleconference call, at Novo-Ogaryovo state residence, outside Moscow, on June 23, 2021. (Photo by Alexey NIKOLSKY / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the government via a teleconference call, at Novo-Ogaryovo state residence, outside Moscow, on June 23, 2021. (Photo by Alexey NIKOLSKY / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the launching ceremony of the Gazprom's Amur Gas Processing Plant, via a video conference, at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence, outside Moscow, on June 9, 2021. (Photo by Sergei Ilyin / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the launching ceremony of the Gazprom's Amur Gas Processing Plant, via a video conference, at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence, outside Moscow, on June 9, 2021. (Photo by Sergei Ilyin / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the launching ceremony of the Gazprom's Amur Gas Processing Plant, via a video conference, at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence, outside Moscow, on June 9, 2021. (Photo by Sergei Ilyin / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, June 8, 2021. (Sergei Ilyin, 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, June 8, 2021. (Sergei Ilyin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin leads a meeting with cabinet officials on social issues via video conference at the Bocharov Ruchei residence in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, Wednesday, June 2, 2021. (Sergei Ilyin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin leads a meeting with Cabinet officials on social issues via video conference at the Bocharov Ruchei residence in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, Wednesday, June 2, 2021. (Sergei Ilyin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with United Russia via video conference at the Bocharov Ruchei residence in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, Wednesday, June 2, 2021. (Sergei Ilyin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with United Russia via video conference at the Bocharov Ruchei residence in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, Wednesday, June 2, 2021. (Sergei Ilyin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin leads a meeting with cabinet officials on social issues via video conference at the Bocharov Ruchei residence in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, Wednesday, June 2, 2021. (Sergei Ilyin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting via video conference with families awarded the Order of Parental Glory, presented to parents of large families, during Children's Day celebrations in Russia at the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, Tuesday, June 1, 2021. (Sergei Ilyin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting via video conference with families awarded the Order of Parental Glory, presented to parents of large families, during Children's Day celebrations in Russia at the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, Tuesday, June 1, 2021. (Sergei Ilyin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting via video conference with families awarded the Order of Parental Glory, presented to parents of large families, during Children's Day celebrations in Russia at the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, Tuesday, June 1, 2021. (Sergei Ilyin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting via video conference at the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, Tuesday, June 1, 2021. (Sergei Ilyin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during the opening ceremony of a new auto plant via video conference in the Bocharov Ruchei residence in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, Monday, May 31, 2021. Putin participated in the opening of the plant to produce Aurus vehicles that was built in the Russian region of Tatarstan. (Sergei Ilyin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin applauds during the opening ceremony of a new auto plant via video conference in the Bocharov Ruchei residence in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, Monday, May 31, 2021. Putin participated in the opening of the plant to produce Aurus vehicles that was built in the Russian region of Tatarstan. (Sergei Ilyin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during the opening ceremony of a new auto plant via video conference in the Bocharov Ruchei residence in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, Monday, May 31, 2021. Putin participated in the opening of the plant to produce Aurus vehicles that was built in the Russian region of Tatarstan. (Sergei Ilyin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Security Council via teleconference call at the Bocharov Ruchei state residence in Sochi, on May 28, 2021. (Photo by Sergei Ilyin / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Security Council via teleconference call at the Bocharov Ruchei state residence in Sochi, on May 28, 2021. (Photo by Sergei Ilyin / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Saturday, May 22, 2021. Putin alleged Thursday that some of the country's foreign foes dream about biting off pieces of the country's vast territory, warning that Moscow would ??sknock their teeth out??? if they ever try. (Sergei Ilyin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on May 21, 2021. (Photo by Sergei ILYIN / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on May 21, 2021. (Photo by Sergei ILYIN / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on May 21, 2021. (Photo by Sergei ILYIN / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting of Pobeda (Victory) organising committee via teleconference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Thursday, May 20, 2021. Russian President Vladimir Putin alleged Thursday that some of the country's foreign foes dream about biting off pieces of the country's vast territory, warning that Moscow would "knock their teeth out" if they ever try. (Sergei Ilyin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting of Pobeda (Victory) organising committee via teleconference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Thursday, May 20, 2021. Russian President Vladimir Putin alleged Thursday that some of the country's foreign foes dream about biting off pieces of the country's vast territory, warning that Moscow would "knock their teeth out" if they ever try. (Sergei Ilyin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, May 19, 2021. (Sergei Ilyin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, May 19, 2021. (Sergei Ilyin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in a virtual unveiling of a nuclear power plant in China together with Chinese President Xi Jinping via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, May 19, 2021. (Sergei Ilyin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin applauds as he takes part in a virtual unveiling of a nuclear power plant in China together with Chinese President Xi Jinping via video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, May 19, 2021. (Sergei Ilyin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting of Pobeda (Victory) organising committee via teleconference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Thursday, May 20, 2021. Russian President Vladimir Putin alleged Thursday that some of the country's foreign foes dream about biting off pieces of the country's vast territory, warning that Moscow would "knock their teeth out" if they ever try. (Sergei Ilyin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a ceremony to mark the beginning of the construction of new Russian-designed power units for the Tianwan and Xudapu nuclear power plants in China, via a video link at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow on May 19, 2021. (Photo by Sergei ILYIN / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a ceremony to mark the beginning of the construction of new Russian-designed power units for the Tianwan and Xudapu nuclear power plants in China, via a video link at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow on May 19, 2021. (Photo by Sergei ILYIN / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting via a video link at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on May 14, 2021. - Vladimir Putin on May 14, 2021 said Moscow would "respond" after a Ukrainian court placed the Kremlin chief's close ally under house arrest in a treason case. (Photo by Sergei ILYIN / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting via a video link at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on May 14, 2021. - Vladimir Putin on May 14, 2021 said Moscow would "respond" after a Ukrainian court placed the Kremlin chief's close ally under house arrest in a treason case. (Photo by Sergei ILYIN / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova via video conference at the Bocharov Ruchei residence in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, Thursday, May 6, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova via video conference at the Bocharov Ruchei residence in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, Thursday, May 6, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a virtual roundtable meeting with French business leaders and members of the Franco-Russian Chamber of Commerce via video conference in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, April 29, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a virtual roundtable meeting with French business leaders and members of the Franco-Russian Chamber of Commerce via video conference in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, April 29, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a video conference meeting with representatives of the French business community at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence, outside Moscow, on April 29, 2021. (Photo by Alexey DRUZHININ / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a video conference meeting with representatives of the French business community at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence, outside Moscow, on April 29, 2021. (Photo by Alexey DRUZHININ / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a video conference meeting with representatives of the French business community at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence, outside Moscow, on April 29, 2021. (Photo by Alexey DRUZHININ / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a video conference meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova, left on screen, and head of Russian consumer health protection watchdog Rospotrebnadzor Anna Popova, screen right, in Moscow, Russia, Friday, April 23, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a video conference meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova and head of Russian consumer health protection watchdog Rospotrebnadzor Anna Popova in Moscow, Russia, Friday, April 23, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin looks on as he holds a video conference meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova and head of Russian consumer health protection watchdog Rospotrebnadzor Anna Popova in the Kremlin in Moscow on April 23, 2021. (Photo by Alexei Druzhinin / Sputnik / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate as U.S. President Joe Biden, on the screen, speaks, in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, April 22, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, April 22, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, April 22, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks as he attends the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, April 22, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares to attend the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, April 22, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, April 22, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, April 22, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a video conference meeting as part of the virtual US-hosted Leaders Summit on Climate, in his residence in Moscow, on April 22, 2020. - The US president hopes to rally the world on climate as he unveils more ambitious US commitments at a summit that will bring on board adversaries China and Russia and follows firmer commitments by the European Union and Britain. (Photo by Alexey DRUZHININ / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a video conference meeting as part of the virtual US-hosted Leaders Summit on Climate, in his residence in Moscow, on April 22, 2020. - The US president hopes to rally the world on climate as he unveils more ambitious US commitments at a summit that will bring on board adversaries China and Russia and follows firmer commitments by the European Union and Britain. (Photo by Alexey DRUZHININ / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a video conference meeting as part of the virtual US-hosted Leaders Summit on Climate, in his residence in Moscow, on April 22, 2020. - The US president hopes to rally the world on climate as he unveils more ambitious US commitments at a summit that will bring on board adversaries China and Russia and follows firmer commitments by the European Union and Britain. (Photo by Alexey DRUZHININ / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a video conference meeting as part of the virtual US-hosted Leaders Summit on Climate, in his residence in Moscow, on April 22, 2020. - The US president hopes to rally the world on climate as he unveils more ambitious US commitments at a summit that will bring on board adversaries China and Russia and follows firmer commitments by the European Union and Britain. (Photo by Alexey DRUZHININ / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a video conference meeting as part of the virtual US-hosted Leaders Summit on Climate, in his residence in Moscow, on April 22, 2020. - The US president hopes to rally the world on climate as he unveils more ambitious US commitments at a summit that will bring on board adversaries China and Russia and follows firmer commitments by the European Union and Britain. (Photo by Alexey DRUZHININ / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) attends a video conference meeting as US President Joe Biden is seen on screen, as part of the virtual US-hosted Leaders Summit on Climate, in his residence in Moscow, on April 22, 2020. - The US president hopes to rally the world on climate as he unveils more ambitious US commitments at a summit that will bring on board adversaries China and Russia and follows firmer commitments by the European Union and Britain. (Photo by Alexey DRUZHININ / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a video conference meeting as part of the virtual US-hosted Leaders Summit on Climate, in his residence in Moscow, on April 22, 2020. - The US president hopes to rally the world on climate as he unveils more ambitious US commitments at a summit that will bring on board adversaries China and Russia and follows firmer commitments by the European Union and Britain. (Photo by Alexey DRUZHININ / SPUTNIK / AFP)

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - APRIL 22: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY ??" MANDATORY CREDIT - " KREMLIN PRESS SERVICE / HANDOUT" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) attends a video conference meeting with US President Joe Biden (on screen) as part of the virtual US-hosted Leaders Summit on Climate in Moscow, Russia on April 22, 2021. Kremlin Press Office/Handout / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - APRIL 22: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY ??" MANDATORY CREDIT - " KREMLIN PRESS SERVICE / HANDOUT" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a video conference meeting as part of the virtual US-hosted Leaders Summit on Climate in Moscow, Russia on April 22, 2021. Kremlin Press Office/Handout / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - APRIL 22: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY ??" MANDATORY CREDIT - " KREMLIN PRESS SERVICE / HANDOUT" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a video conference meeting as part of the virtual US-hosted Leaders Summit on Climate in Moscow, Russia on April 22, 2021. Kremlin Press Office/Handout / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - APRIL 22: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY ??" MANDATORY CREDIT - " KREMLIN PRESS SERVICE / HANDOUT" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a video conference meeting as part of the virtual US-hosted Leaders Summit on Climate in Moscow, Russia on April 22, 2021. Kremlin Press Office/Handout / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - APRIL 22: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY ??" MANDATORY CREDIT - " KREMLIN PRESS SERVICE / HANDOUT" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a video conference meeting as part of the virtual US-hosted Leaders Summit on Climate in Moscow, Russia on April 22, 2021. Kremlin Press Office/Handout / Anadolu Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the virtual Leaders Summit on Climate in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, April 22, 2021. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

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)