Putin promises to help. But says that people all over the world complain about health care. And Russia is doing a lot. However, the country is lacking specialists.
The anchor reads an Internet question about corruption, but Putin isn’t given a chance to answer.
First question from a child. Andrei is worried about the ecology. Putin says he’ll look into the problem.
Q: Comey talked about Russia’s alleged meddling in the U.S. elections.
A: I don’t really know what Comey said during his hearing. We only do things in the open. The U.S. meddles in other countries a lot. Also, I can’t believe Comey recorded a conversation with Trump and then leaked it to the press. If he wants, we can give him political refuge, just like we did with Snowden.
Q: Once you meet [U.S. President Donald] Trump, do you think Russia-U.S. relations could start improving? How?
A: There are areas where we can work together. Restricting nuclear-arms production, ecology, fighting poverty. But it’s not just up to us. We are ready for a constructive dialogue.
Some more choice quotes from Putin:
"You know, my children, my daughters, despite all sorts of rumors, live here in Russia, in Moscow. And I have grandchildren. They also live a normal life. My daughters work in science and education, they are steering clear of politics. They live a normal, ordinary life."
"As for grandchildren, some of them already go to preschool. You know, I do not want them to grow up as 'princes of blood,' I want them to grow up as normal people, and for that they need a regular, normal communication with other children. Would I now say their age, names -- they will be immediately identified and not be left in peace."
"I ask you to understand me correctly and show understanding to this position.... My second grandson was born not long ago."