Brussels responded to Merkel on Sputnik V: Europe does not need a Russian vaccine

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In response to a recent passage from German Chancellor Angela Merkel that in the absence of approval of Sputnik V by the European regulator, Germany could initiate direct supplies of the Russian drug, Brussels replied that Europeans do not need a vaccine from Russia.

According to the European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton, residents of the "Old World", most likely, will not need a drug from Russia, since the European Union has enough of its funds against Covid-19 so that Europeans can gain herd immunity. According to Breton, four vaccines have already been approved in the EU and there is no need for Sputnik V.



We will absolutely not need Sputnik V ... and other drugs

- said the European Commissioner, according to the TV channel TF1, answering journalists' questions.

Earlier, Angela Merkel stressed that she is ready to consider purchasing the Russian vaccine directly, bypassing the relevant European authorities - to combat covid, you need to use any available and approved means. Thuringian Prime Minister Bodo Ramelov is confident that Berlin should not wait for Sputnik V to be approved by the European Medicines Agency, and an agreement should be concluded with Moscow on the supply of the vaccine.
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  1. +4
    22 March 2021 14: 21
    Rescue of drowning people - as O. Bender said ...
    Let Astrozeneka inject for health. Only who will be responsible for the deaths of the Europeans who died from the covid? EU officials? And after all, injured fellow citizens can file a lawsuit against them.
    1. -8
      22 March 2021 18: 02
      You would be better worried about your compatriots, the excess of deaths by 300 in 000.
      And the fact that they don’t want to shoot up Putin’s booty, and theirs don’t want to, only state employees can be driven away.
  2. -11
    22 March 2021 14: 29
    Once again, practice shows that the collective West is not very interested not only in the acquisition, but also in the production of Sputnik. Russia will fight for the market of third world countries and, perhaps, for the need for seasonal vaccines. Once again, there are too many bravura reports about Sputnik's victories with minimal results.
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      22 March 2021 14: 56
      Once again, practice shows that the collective West is not very interested not only in the acquisition, but also in the production of Sputnik.

      Is this news? And so not only with the Sputnik. The Collective West is building a new Iron Curtain.

      Russia will fight for the market of third world countries and, perhaps, for the need for seasonal vaccines.

      Are third world countries such as Israel? As for the "fight", the EU countries will simply buy the vaccine directly. Let's say Hungary, Slovakia, possibly the Czech Republic and probably Germany. I suppose the list will not be limited to them, I think Italy and others will also be interested.

      On March 5, the situation with the promotion of vaccines looks like this:

      According to the Russian developer, the use of Sputnik V is now approved in 45 countries. Topping the rating is a vaccine from the British-Swedish pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, made in cooperation with the University of Oxford. It has been approved in 49 countries. Pfizer / BioNTech vaccine, which has been approved for use in 43 states, closes the top three.

      https://www.rbc.ru/rbcfreenews/6042511a9a79472afdbfd907

      Once again, there are too many bravura reports about Sputnik's victories with minimal results.

      What do you mean too? Should I be more modest? This is information warfare and PR. Is it worth keeping silent and meekly listening to others praising their own? This is business and politics. Why is it worth keeping quiet about Sputnik? Or are competitors doing great?
      There are indeed problems with Sputnik, these are insufficient production volumes. But there are also problems with other vaccines. The American one should not wait until the completion of vaccination in the United States itself.
      And about AstraZeneca, a number of countries, including European ones, have suspended its use. By the way, how about that? Cases with "thrombosis" are not observed?
      1. -8
        22 March 2021 15: 16
        Is this news?

        No, statement of facts.

        Are third world countries such as Israel?

        Your right to consider Israel as such. By the way, Israel did not recognize the satellite, even after a large number of all sorts of notes that just about ...

        EU countries will simply buy the vaccine directly. Let's say Hungary, Slovakia, possibly the Czech Republic and probably Germany

        There will be. The question is, in what quantities? Much ado about nothing so far.

        According to the Russian developer, the use of Sputnik V is now approved in 45 countries. Topping the rating is a vaccine from the British-Swedish pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, made in cooperation with the University of Oxford. It has been approved in 49 countries. Pfizer / BioNTech vaccine, which has been approved for use in 43 states, closes the top three.

        Again. It doesn't matter how many men have promised, it is important that they get married. BP produced at least an order of magnitude more (as well as asters and moderns).

        Should I be more modest?

        Not at all! It's just time to back up with deeds - not only to promise, but also to get married.
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          22 March 2021 16: 48
          Your right to consider Israel as such. By the way, Israel did not recognize the satellite, even after a large number of all sorts of notes that just about ...

          Well, a flag in hand, AstraZeneca to help. Others will get more. By the way, you have modestly kept silent about this vaccine. So its application is not limited for you? You did not follow the wise (in my opinion) decision of a number of countries, including Estonia?

          There will be. The question is, in what quantities? Much ado about nothing so far.

          It depends on them too. Production will be established abroad as well. With this, the problem has not really been solved and no one hides it. Is there less noise on other vaccines? Or is it only Sputnik that cuts your ears?

          Again. It doesn't matter how many men have promised, it is important that they get married. BP produced at least an order of magnitude more (as well as asters and moderns).

          The "American man" said that until he got married at home at all, he didn’t care about foreign "brides". Let them wait. And then they will see how powerful he is, otherwise he may not be better than English. Do you know some brides die from the British "groom"? Cautious parents refuse to let their "daughters" go to the wedding. They are afraid of all kinds of thrombosis.
          Again, you are focusing on a small volume of production. Let me repeat to you again, all vaccines have problems. But you stubbornly do not notice those. So we are going to play the same thing in a circle?
          Sputnik production will eventually increase, but whether AstraZeneca will become safer is still a question. Do you also tend to politicize vaccinations? Do you want it to be exactly Anglo-Saxon?

          Not at all! It's just time to back up with deeds - not only to promise, but also to get married.

          You have chosen one groom out of three and agree? Or are the other suitors already in agreement?
          People work.
          Increasing production in Russia
          https://www.rbc.ru/rbcfreenews/601a87299a79478ecddadf96
          Negotiate with India
          https://tass.ru/ekonomika/10960441
          Byelorussia
          https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4720982
          Serbia
          https://www.rbc.ru/rbcfreenews/604a64359a7947d0075d1d3b
          In Argentina, everything will probably drag on for a year
          https://tass.ru/mezhdunarodnaya-panorama/10795331

          There were some other countries, I don't see any reason to look for and remember. I believe a real increase in output will be noticeable in the second half of the year.
          1. +2
            22 March 2021 17: 18
            Well, a flag in hand, AstraZeneca to help. Others will get more. By the way, you have modestly kept silent about this vaccine.

            Astra is not used in Israel, so I have nothing to say. We have a pfizer and quite a bit of modernity.

            Or is it only Sputnik that cuts your ears?

            Absolutely does not cut. I think it's a good vaccine. Cuts the bravura feed in the media of the victorious march of the vaccine around the world with minimal results in fact. Being good and delivering results are two big differences in the real world.

            People work.

            Well done! The constant supply of information is just embarrassing, as if the whole world only dreams of a satellite. Merkel sleeps like that and sees ... she is even ready with Brussels ... and in general, because of the EU satellite, it will fall apart. Why are these information distortions necessary? The problem of the satellite in the EU is in tenth place, and not the most important one, as they are trying to present here. This is politics and no one will let a satellite into Europe in significant quantities! However, like the Chinese vaccines, Indian, etc.
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                22 March 2021 18: 16
                If you collect reliable information about the satellite side effects and put it in the right direction ... a good horror movie will turn out. Nevertheless, the satellite is very likely a good vaccine.
                Here Golikova amused -

                Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova expressed the point of view that collective immunity to the COVID-19 coronavirus in Russia can be achieved by July-August or even earlier.
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                  2. -3
                    22 March 2021 19: 35
                    Between the pfizer and the companion, I will also choose a pfizer.
                    1. -6
                      22 March 2021 21: 34
                      Um, in my opinion, it's obvious.
                      I took it like that, through a friend, from the American site Centrum, compared to ours - heaven and earth.
                      Which medicine would you prefer, a Russian analogue or an American (German) one? The answer, in my opinion, is obvious. From vitamins to cancer medicine.
                      1. 0
                        22 March 2021 21: 46
                        There is no arguing.
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                        +4
                        22 March 2021 22: 45
                        There is no arguing.

                        Why? The German order is more of a stereotype, quality too. Germany is not what we are used to for a long time.
                        About Russia, for example, they say that it is mired in corruption, but in Germany everything is fine. Our governor in Penza was handcuffed for bribes (supplies of medicines)


                        In Germany, things are a little different.
                        The health minister's husband sold them medical masks during the pandemic. And they say no corruption request Who dares to blame this happy married couple smile


                        https://www.klassegegenklasse.org/korruptionsskandal-erfasst-jens-spahn-diese-regierung-hat-abgewirtschaftet/
                      3. -4
                        22 March 2021 23: 16
                        Don't overcomplicate. While we were talking about drugs. I will definitely choose a non-Russian one.
                        I often visit Germany, I am far from idealizing, but I will not compare with Russia either - countries are too different.
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                        +2
                        23 March 2021 00: 16
                        Don't overcomplicate. While we were talking about drugs. I will definitely choose a non-Russian one.
                        I often visit Germany, I am far from idealizing, but I will not compare with Russia either - countries are too different.

                        Am I against it? This is your choice. The countries are really different. See example above. It is difficult to judge by medicines, fortunately I do without them for a long time. But I don’t think that German quality these days is something supernatural.
                      5. 0
                        23 March 2021 09: 45
                        I switched from the centrum, which I ordered in the states (here it is 2,5 times more expensive) to Swiss solgar (I order there), it is a little more expensive but better.
                      6. +4
                        23 March 2021 11: 23
                        Moved from the center, which I ordered in the states (here it is 2,5 times more expensive) to Swiss solgar

                        In fact, Solgar is also American. NBTY (Nature's Bounty Co.)

                        Do you know why Albert Burl (the creator of the Pfizer vaccine) was not allowed into Israel the other day?

                        He was not vaccinated.)
                      7. -1
                        23 March 2021 12: 59
                        In fact, Solgar is also American. NBTY (Nature's Bounty

                        Really American, looked bubbles. It turns out that before the appearance of the official provider in Israel, we received it through Switzerland, so it was deposited in my head.
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                      +2
                      22 March 2021 21: 55
                      Between the pfizer and the companion, I will also choose a pfizer.

                      You will then have a choice, but the stoerosov will wait and wait. He then hopes that the owner will not give up, send a dose.
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                  +2
                  22 March 2021 19: 27
                  If you collect reliable information about the satellite side effects and put it in the right direction ... a good horror movie will turn out. Nevertheless, the satellite is very likely a good vaccine.

                  Do you want to say it is not reliable? Give facts or get under the snag.

                  Here Golikova amused -
                  Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova expressed the point of view that collective immunity to the COVID-19 coronavirus in Russia can be achieved by July-August or even earlier.

                  What's so funny? Are you assuming that vaccine production will not increase? I climbed to see what she made you so amused ... I found something interesting ...

                  Earlier in the course of today's meeting, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that 4,3 million citizens of the country had already received both doses of the vaccine. About 2 million more have so far made only the first of two injections. The head of state himself plans to be vaccinated tomorrow, March 23rd.

                  https://www.vedomosti.ru/society/news/2021/03/22/862609-golikova-nazvala-sroki-formirovaniya-kollektivnogo-immuniteta-k-koronavirusu
                  1. -1
                    22 March 2021 20: 40
                    Do you want to say it is not reliable? Give facts or get under the snag.

                    Is she even there? It is difficult to talk about the reliability of what is not. Well, life experience tells ...

                    What's so funny? Are you assuming that vaccine production will not increase?

                    Everything is funny! 100 million to be vaccinated with 60 million vaccines, which are going to be produced by July 1. But this is not the main problem! Where to find 100 million people who want to be vaccinated? I see a picture such that by August, if the vaccine receives a third of what is needed for herd immunity, it will be a fucking success. And then - a dead end! People will not be vaccinated.
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                      +2
                      22 March 2021 21: 15
                      Is she even there? It is difficult to talk about the reliability of what is not. Well, life experience tells ...

                      What do you mean she is? Read to your health. Phase 3 will end, the results will also be published.
                      https://sputnikvaccine.com/rus/about-vaccine/clinical-trials/

                      For other vaccines, your life experience is silent? Or, for example, on your BIONDVAX flu vaccine, does he tell you what?

                      Everything is funny! 100 million to be vaccinated with 60 million vaccines, which are going to be produced by July 1. But this is not the main problem! Where to find 100 million people who want to be vaccinated? I see a picture such that by August, if the vaccine receives a third of what is needed for herd immunity, it will be a fucking success. And then - a dead end! People will not be vaccinated.

                      Probably less, judging by these data, about half of the population has immunity. We will see how the vaccination will take place and be sure to compare it with your prognosis Yes

                      About half of the population of large cities in Russia have antibodies to SARS-CoV-2. This conclusion was reached by a group of specialists from the European University in St. Petersburg, the Scandinavia clinic, the Genetico laboratory, the N.I. A.A. Smorodintsev of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation and Polymetal.
                      - During the study, from February 21 to March 5, in a sample representative of the city's population, 53,4% ​​of participants tested positive for antibodies to the new coronavirus (the range of values ​​ranges from 47,5 to 59,4%) ...

                      https://iz.ru/1136822/nataliia-mikhalchenko/provody-kovida-50-zhitelei-krupnykh-gorodov-imeiut-antitela-k-koronavirusu?utm_source=yxnews&utm_medium=desktop
                      1. -1
                        22 March 2021 23: 27
                        What do you mean she is? Read to your health. Phase 3 will end, the results will also be published.

                        We are not talking about the third phase, but about 3-7 million vaccinations received. There is no information even on the amount, let alone side effects in such a representative sample. By age group, reaction in diabetes, pregnant women. Fever, vomiting, pain in the arm, infections after vaccination ...

                        About half of the population of large cities in Russia have antibodies to SARS-CoV-2.

                        This means that either you cannot trust the infection statistics at all, or you cannot trust the conclusions of this source. I think both options are correct.
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                        +2
                        23 March 2021 00: 36
                        We are not talking about the third phase, but about 3-7 million vaccinations received.

                        And where does the information about 7-8 million come from? If I am not mistaken, about 4,5 million vaccinated were announced, about 2 more received the first injection. It's too early to say something about them. Are the others abroad?
                        2,5-3,5 million? All data will be at the end of phase 3. Do others do it differently and publish intermediate data or online? Most of the news comes when all sorts of thrombosis emerge.

                        This means that either you cannot trust the infection statistics at all, or you cannot trust the conclusions of this source. I think both options are correct.

                        Why? Many are mildly ill; they simply did not seek honey. help, they might not know that they had been ill before this examination. As of October 2020, about 51 million tests have been completed. Surely many have been tested several times.
                        And to trust or not to trust is your right. Virus statistics are far from perfect and not only in Russia.
                      3. -1
                        23 March 2021 09: 20
                        If I'm not mistaken, about 4,5 million were announced.

                        The number of vaccinations and those vaccinated are two big differences.

                        Do others act differently and publish intermediate data

                        Yes! Exactly. In addition to intermediate ones, we provide daily statistics.

                        As of October 2020, about 51 million tests have been completed.

                        Is this as confirmation of my words? Statistics six months ago! We give detailed information every day.
                        https://www.vesty.co.il/main/article/rk11hMdI4d
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                        +3
                        23 March 2021 13: 05
                        The number of vaccinations and those vaccinated are two big differences.

                        Are the remaining 3,5 million vaccinated with holy spirit or airborne droplets? What are you talking about?

                        Yes! Exactly. In addition to intermediate ones, we provide daily statistics.

                        You don't have your own vaccine. Try Sputnik and publish at least every hour. Who is against? Vaccine manufacturers release data after the trial phase has ended.

                        Is this as confirmation of my words? Statistics six months ago! We give detailed information every day.

                        What other confirmation?
                        What link came across, and gave such information. I will not be mistaken if I say that at least half of the population of Russia did not pass the test. So the data on the presence of immunity in about half of the population does not disprove this in any way. I doubt that the number of tests is being tracked now. Who needs this figure? I am glad that you publish detailed information on a daily basis.
                        We do this in less detail. There are general data for Russia, separately for the regions. For example, here's our data:
                        https://sitv.ru/coronavirus/
                        All over the country
                        https://yandex.ru/maps/covid19?ll=51.192178%2C54.133390&z=6

                        Everyone does something better than others. You keep statistics, we do the vaccine.
                      5. -1
                        23 March 2021 14: 09
                        What link came across, and gave such information.

                        I believe! I also write that either it is not there, or it is difficult to access.

                        I will not be mistaken if I say that at least half of the population of Russia did not pass the test.

                        You can't go wrong! A maximum of 20% of the population passed the test.

                        So the data on the presence of immunity in about half of the population does not disprove this in any way.

                        What's the connection? About 50% with immunity - sheer stupidity! Even for big cities.
                        No need to reinvent the wheel! Normal statistics of morbidity involves the analysis of at least 3 parameters - the number of tests, the number of positive ones, and the derivative is the percentage of morbidity. At the peak of the coefficient. morbidity (among the tested) did not rise above 10%. It is very easy to count how many people who have been ill, knowing the odds. infectivity and coeff. morbidity.
                        In Israel, 9% of those who have recovered have been recorded and it is assumed that the maximum number of cases has not yet been recorded. The sick person does not receive immunity automatically, so those who recover are vaccinated after 3 months.
                        I dare to assume that in large cities of the Russian Federation the situation is similar to the Israeli one and it is simply not serious to talk about 50%.
                        Yesterday Putin under camera said that 70 million people need to be vaccinated for herd immunity. I think that the tales about 50% with antibody markers are an early fattening in case of non-fulfillment of vaccination plans.
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              +4
              22 March 2021 18: 28
              Absolutely does not cut. I think it's a good vaccine. Cuts the bravura feed in the media of the victorious march of the vaccine around the world with minimal results in fact. Being good and delivering results are two big differences in the real world.

              Again 25? the "bravura" feed goes to all vaccines. Everyone promotes their own.
              What vaccine gives "real-world results"? The fact that you take the vaccine in the United States does not mean that it is so all over the world. And the results (in the sense of how it helps) are not yet known much. For everyone else, they said wait while we ourselves need to stop
              So what other "real-life" vaccine are you familiar with?

              Well done! The constant supply of information is just embarrassing, as if the whole world only dreams of a satellite. Merkel sleeps like that and sees ... she is even ready with Brussels ... and in general, because of the EU satellite, it will fall apart.

              You will be curious about how the information is presented by the Americans and the British. Is it different for them? This is an information war. It was not Russia that started it.
              I don't know where she sleeps and what Merkel sees, but isn't it obvious that EU bureaucrats are deliberately slowing down Sputnik? This is a pro-American structure. The pragmatic Merkel is ready to take what works, for her what will be more important in Germany than the profits of the British.

              This is politics and no one will let a satellite into Europe in significant quantities! However, like the Chinese vaccines, Indian, etc.

              Why not? Does the EU have its own vaccine? No, it means that the import remains. The struggle is over who will supply it. The European Commissioners fulfill the will of the Anglo-Saxons. But their power is not unlimited. Hungary, Slovakia, now Germany and a number of other countries are ready to buy and manufacture directly without EU approval.
              What and how much time will tell.
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                22 March 2021 18: 58
                In 2 months, let's see how much Russia will supply a satellite to the EU (I think less than 10 million out of 300 tons of demand). Let's laugh at herd immunity in Russia by July or earlier.
                So far, everything that I have written on vaccination is coming true even more than I expected.
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                  +1
                  22 March 2021 19: 33
                  In 2 months, let's see how much Russia will supply a satellite to the EU (I think less than 10 million out of 300 tons of demand).

                  And I will not look, it makes no difference to me.

                  Let's laugh at herd immunity in Russia by July or earlier.

                  Actually, the term is indicated vaguely ...

                  by July-August or even earlier.

                  I understand it this way: negative forecast for August, average for July, optimistic earlier. Or am I wrong?
                  We will soon find out what it was, a real assessment of the possibilities or the bustle of an official against the background of the announced data on excess mortality.
                  1. -1
                    22 March 2021 19: 48
                    Actually, the term is indicated vaguely ...

                    It says funny, not vague! To vaccinate 100 million Russians is unscientific fiction this year, the next year is fantastic, by August it’s BED, and by June it’s not even nonsense.
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                      +1
                      22 March 2021 20: 21
                      It says funny, not vague! To vaccinate 100 million Russians is unscientific fiction this year, the next year is fantastic, by August it’s BED, and by June it’s not even nonsense.

                      Well, in general, the figure is really decent, it's about 25 million a month. Let's chew, let's see how the tigers spoke as they finished eating the trainer. I myself wonder what happens.
                2. +3
                  22 March 2021 21: 52
                  Quote: AlexZN
                  Let's laugh at herd immunity in Russia by July or earlier.

                  Where are you going to laugh, from Israel or the outskirts? If with the promised one, you can still snide, but if from the "seamen", oh, oh. laughing

                  Quote: AlexZN
                  In 2 months, let's see how much Russia will supply a satellite to the EU (I think less than 10 million out of 300 tons of demand).

                  Yes, Brussels will not allow the use of the "satellite" in Europe officially, in the best case scenario it will be approved in June, in the worst case in 250-300 days, according to the regulations.
                  The market is estimated at 100 lard, this is more than the arms market, who will give their "field"?
                  In the USSR, during the world epidemic of poliomyelitis, the children of the country were first vaccinated, and then export went. Personally, I am a supporter of such a policy, despite the fact that the "satellite" went into a serious series only from mid-February, and on March 20 it was released (2 doses) of about 14 million. The rest was Manturov's nonsense.
                  At a similar rate of release of vaccines and vaccinations, God forbid by the end of the year to vaccinate 50% of the population.
                  We signed with India for the release of 200 million doses (2 sets). a series will begin in June, production has started in Brazil, in South Africa, a "vector" has built a line for its vaccine and started a series, we will break through.
                  They ditched and sold in the 90s, reformed medicine in the 2000s, now we are reaping the benefits!
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                    23 March 2021 09: 28
                    I am an Israeli.
                    Do you seem to agree with my conclusions? Although the lies of Golikova have nothing to do with my place of residence.
                    1. +1
                      23 March 2021 12: 14
                      Quote: AlexZN
                      I am an Israeli.

                      Shalom. hi

                      Quote: AlexZN
                      Do you seem to agree with my conclusions?

                      As for the duration of vaccination in the Russian Federation - of course. It's math!

                      Quote: AlexZN
                      Although the lies of Golikova have nothing to do with my place of residence.

                      I have an extremely negative attitude towards this family of celestials Khristenko-Golikov. Their place is in felling! But, there is one thing, but they are in the "team" of the Guarantor, we must pay tribute to him, he does not give up his own and "drags", I will not give the full name.
                      I am sure that there are such "irreplaceable" members in any government, your country is no exception. Power is money!
                      EMNIP, you have elections today.
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        22 March 2021 18: 36
        Have already resumed
  3. -1
    23 March 2021 02: 39
    Quote: Bulanov
    Rescue of drowning people - as O. Bender said ...
    Let Astrozeneka inject for health. Only who will be responsible for the deaths of the Europeans who died from the covid? EU officials? And after all, injured fellow citizens can file a lawsuit against them.

    - In Russia, out of 146 million citizens, 5 million are vaccinated - 3.42%. Shouldn't you vaccinate your citizens first ??
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      23 March 2021 09: 34
      So the problem is that they slipped the wrong citizens! They do not want to be vaccinated. By the end of the year, Russia can provide itself with a vaccine, but those who want to be vaccinated cannot. At the minimum, 70-80 million people need to be vaccinated, it is impossible to reach this level with the current attitude of people to the satellite.
  4. 0
    24 March 2021 12: 38
    The Commissioner told the truth in the face.
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