Putin To Get Sputnik-V Shot; Russian Govt Rolls Vaccination Drive

After completing the procedures, the Russian authorities have announced that President Vladimir Putin would receive the Sputnik-V COVID-19 vaccine. Citing the efficacy of the vaccine, the 68-year-old President said that there was no reason to avoid the vaccination. Meanwhile, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the people above 60-years could apply for voluntary vaccination drive starting from December 28. Earlier, the indigenously developed Sputnik-V was launched in December.