The Kremlin explained why Putin was not vaccinated with the Russian COVID vaccine

Putin cannot volunteer as head of state, says the Kremlin.

Russian President Vladimir Putin was not vaccinated against the coronavirus with the Russian vaccine, as large-scale vaccination has not yet started, and Putin cannot volunteer as he is the head of state. This was announced by his press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, on Tuesday, November 24.

“The president cannot use an uncertified vaccine. Now all procedures will end and then if he deems it necessary, he will report it,” Peskov said when asked by journalists why Putin has not yet decided to vaccinate against COVID-19.

Last week, Putin spoke at the BRICS summit and said that Russian coronavirus vaccines are safe.

“There are Russian vaccines, they work, they work efficiently and safely,” he stressed.

Note that the Russian COVID vaccine has not yet been certified by the World Health Organization. The manufacturing company submitted a request for certification last week.

Earlier, Russia announced the cost of its COVID vaccine. A vaccination course for the Russian Sputnik V will cost about $ 20, and for the Russians, they say, it will be free.

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