The Russian leader is ‘absolutely healthy’, but began the quarantine after coming into contact with a person infected with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, the statement said.

However, Putin will participate via videoconference in the session of the Collective Security Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization.

Putin will also speak at the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which will be held jointly by the dignitaries of both blocs.

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