Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine set to be given to Putin

The Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine is set to be given to the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin. A spokesman from the Kremlin provided the news to state TV channel Rossiya 1. Earlier in December, a voluntary vaccination program was launched by Russia starting in Moscow with the most vulnerable people. The vaccine has been called as being effective and safe by Putin.

Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine set to be given to Putin

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