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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on the 17th (local time) that he has not yet received a new vaccine against coronavirus infection (Corona 19) developed by local experts.
At a year-end press conference held on the same day, President Putin responded to the question of whether he received the Corona 19 “ Sputnik V ” vaccine developed by the “ Gamalea National Center for Infectious Diseases and Microbiology. ” dependent on the Ministry of Health and began public vaccination.
President Putin said: “Experts say that the currently available vaccine is for residents of a certain age (18-60 years). (68 years) It has not yet reached someone like me, “he said.” I am listening to the experts’ recommendations and, if possible, I will definitely be right. “He added:” The vaccine is effective and safe, “he added.” There is no reason not to get vaccinated.
The Russian government approved Sputnik V as the world’s first COVID-19 vaccine in mid-August. The final phase 3 clinical trial, usually conducted, began only after enrollment. Mass vaccinations in Russia began earlier this month. On the 15th, Russia announced the final results of phase 3 of ‘Putnik V’, stating that the prevention effect was 91.4%.
“Navalni, supervised with the support of the American intelligence agencies”
Furthermore, President Putin said in connection with some media reports that the attempt to poison Russian opposition activist Alexey Navalni in August was likely carried out by a poisoning team under the Federal Security Agency (FSB), a government agency. Russian intelligence, “This is not a scouting report.” It is to legalize the data of US intelligence agencies. ”
President Putin insisted that his statically known Navalni was supported by Western institutions. “(Navalni) is being supported by US intelligence agencies,” he explained. “If so, this is interesting and (our) intelligence agencies should, of course, monitor it.”
CNN broadcast on the 14th, citing the results of joint interviews with Britain’s ‘Belling Cat’ and German Despiegel on the 14th, and reported that FSB special agents have been identified who appear to have been involved in an attempt to poison Navalni in August.
“We have not decided whether to run again for the 2024 presidential elections.”
In addition, President Putin said: “I do not decide whether or not to run for the presidential elections of 2024, and in form, this permission comes from the people. Let’s see, “he said.
Russia previously adopted a constitutional amendment through a referendum in July that allows President Putin, who is currently in power for a fourth term, to remain in power until 2036. As a result, President Putin, who turns 68 this year, He can serve two more presidencies for six years until 2036, when he turns 84.
In the Corona 19 situation, President Putin’s press conference lasted 4 hours and 30 minutes, which was held in a teleconference format unlike in previous years.
Reporter Han Young-hye [email protected]
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