Kremlin affirms close dialogue between Russian, Chinese leaders, promises to inform press about 'contours of next contacts'

MOSCOW. Feb 22 (Interfax) - The leaders of Russia and China are maintaining close dialogue, and the press will be informed about their new contacts as soon as there is clarity, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

"The leaders of Russia and China are maintaining close dialogue. On the whole, we appreciate and preserve our relations of such an advanced strategic partnership, which implies regular communication between the heads of state. We will keep you posted as the contour of next contacts between us is clarified," Peskov said at a press briefing on Wednesday.