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Putin Offers to Supply Russian Covid-19 Vaccine to UN Staff for Free
On August 15, the Russian Health Ministry announced the launch
of vaccine production.
Russian Health Minister Mikhail
Murashko informed that the vaccine had shown its effectiveness and safety on
the outcomes of clinical trials.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered to supply Russian
Covid-19 vaccine "Sputnik-V" to UN employees free of charge.
"A dangerous virus can
affect anyone. The coronavirus has struck the staff of the United Nations, its
headquarters and regional structures just like everyone else.
"Russia is ready to
provide the UN with all the necessary qualified assistance; in particular, we
are offering to provide our vaccine, free of charge, for the voluntary
vaccination of the staff of the UN and its offices.
"We have received
requests from our UN co...