MOSCOW, November 12. /TASS/. Russia is preparing to host Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on December 7, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.

"Yes, indeed, such a visit is being prepared," he stated.

The Athens-Macedonian News Agency (AMNA) has previously reported about Tsipras’ plans to visit Russia, citing sources in the Greek government.

The Greek Prime Minister said in September that Athens and Moscow are working to restore bilateral relations after the crisis and announced plans to come to Russia this year.