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The coronavirus situation in Moscow has improved and restrictions will soon be eased, the city’s mayor has said.

Sergei Sobyanin said the lockdown measures in the Russian capital would be partially relaxed from 1 June, with full details provided in the coming days.

Non-essential shops will reopen, as will providers of basic services such as dry cleaning.

“We can now talk about the next steps out of this crisis,” the mayor told President Vladimir Putin during a televised video conference.

Moscow residents have been instructed to stay at home since 30 March, but the city’s mayor said walks would soon be permitted with some restrictions.