The Kremlin also denied the possibility of the Russian state being involved in doping use in sports, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
“There is currently a range of problematic topics on the agenda linked to doping use in sports which do not evidence in any way that these cases are linked to state support. On the other hand, Russia constantly says that there can be no state support of doping use, we categorically deny such possibility,” Peskov told reporters.
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Putin, Trump to Have Chance to Speak at Vietnam APEC Summit
“The details of the possible meeting are still being elaborated. In any case, both presidents will be in Danang, they will have a chance to speak one way or another. It is also evident that they will exchange opinions on especially urgent issues, this includes the situation on the Korean peninsula,” Peskov told reporters.
Kremlin Says Seen Media Reports on Offshore Dossier, Unfamiliar With Details
The Kremlin saw media reports on a new offshore scandal, dubbed Paradise Papers, but is not familiar with the details, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday.
"As you know this [Sibur] is not a state corporation, it is a private company. In this case, we saw reports in the media but we do not know any details," Peskov told reporters.
READ MORE: Paradise Papers: Russia's Sibur Surprised With Biased Coverage of Its Affairs
On Sunday, the US-based International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), as well as multiple media parts of it, published materials, based on the leaked database of powerful individuals’ and corporations’ offshore activities. The materials said the Russian energy company Sibur cooperated with a shipping firm Navigator, in which US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has a stake.
Kremlin Confirms Erdogan to Visit Russia Soon
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s upcoming visit to Russia.
"[A meeting] is being prepared rather soon. We are preparing the contacts of presidents [Vladimir] Putin and Erdogan. A meeting and Russia-Turkey talks will take place," Peskov told reporters adding that this would be a "regular working contact" of the presidents.
