<p><span>Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at a joint news conference with Moldovan President Igor Dodon in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, January 17, 2017. President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday accused the outgoing US administration of trying to undermine President-elect Donald Trump by spreading fake allegations. (Photo: AP) </span></p>
January 22, 2017
FIFA going to Kremlin for World Cup draw in December
ZURICH, Switzerland (AP) — FIFA says it will stage the 2018 World Cup draw on December 1 at a Kremlin concert hall in Moscow.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been allowing FIFA to use high-profile venues for World Cup ceremonies.
In July 2015, the qualifying programme draw was made on the grounds of one of Putin’s official residences, Konstantin Palace near St Petersburg. The summer was home built at the direction of Peter the Great.
The World Cup in Russia kicks off on June 14 at Luzhniki Stadium in the Russian capital, and returns there for the final on July 15.
