Putin’s spokesman Vladimir Peskov said that “the president has been vaccinated with the new crown vaccine and is doing well.” He added that the president “will work full Time tomorrow”.
Previously, many Russians didn’t quite understand how Putin, who has released topless photos of himself riding horses and visiting doctors, could be so camera shy when it comes to vaccinations. “He doesn’t like it,” Peskov explained. He stressed that the president has never been a supporter of public vaccinations. The official media also reacted with disappointment this time, arguing that pictures would speak louder than words.
Many Russians are suspicious of vaccination
Whether Putin is vaccinated or not is a widely debated topic in Russia. Initially, he was hesitant; next, he stressed that the Russian vaccine “Satellite V” had not yet reached his age group – he is 68 years old. Later, the vaccine was approved for people over 60 years of age, but the authorities said it was not yet in line with Putin’s “vaccination schedule”. However, on Monday (March 22), Putin made a surprise announcement that he would be vaccinated on Tuesday.
Although the most famous of Russia’s three vaccines, Satellite V, is currently approved in 56 countries, many Russians are suspicious of the new crown vaccine. The results of a new public opinion poll show that less than a third of people are willing to be vaccinated. According to official figures, only 4.3 million people have completed the required two doses so far – less than 3 percent of the total number of people in the huge country.
Immediately after the approval of Satellite V, Putin himself had called it the best vaccine in the world. Kremlin spokesman Peskov did not provide any information on which vaccine the president was given. He had previously claimed that all three vaccines were safe and reliable.
Other heads of government don’t think as much as Putin. Both Biden, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and, most recently, British Prime Minister Johnson have been vaccinated with the New Crown vaccine in a highly publicized manner.
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