Guterres' spokesman said Putin agreed ‘in principle’ to the UN and the ICRC being involved in evacuating civilians from the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol [Vladimir Astapkovich/Kremlin via Reuters]
* The comically-large table Putin uses for engagements made its reappearance when he hosted Guterres today
* The 100,000 Euro 20-foot gold table was widely mocked online in earlier meetings with world leaders
* Pundits have suggested that the table is convenient for the Russian dictator who is afraid of catching Covid
The comically-large table Vladimir Putin uses to host world leaders has made a reappearance as the Russian dictator hosted UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for talks about the war in Ukraine.
The now-famous gargantuan table has been a feature of Putin's televised engagements with world leaders - with many speculating that the table is meant to enforce social distancing around the Covid-conscious Russian president.
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WNU Editor: A lot of talk, but in the end nothing of substance.
Russian President Putin Meets United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres To Discuss Ukraine
Ukraine war: Putin tells UN chief he hopes for 'positive result' in Ukraine talks -- BBC
Putin defends Ukraine invasion in meeting with UN chief -- Axios
UN ready to evacuate people from Mariupol, says chief in Moscow visit -- The Guardian
Putin agrees ‘in principle’ to UN role in Mariupol evacuations -- Al Jazeera
Putin tells UN chief Kosovo set up precedent for Donbass move -- RT
Putin breaks out the Kremlin's ridiculously long table to meet with the head of the UN -- Business Insider
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