Politics, not necessarily science, seen as key driver of Russian vaccine claim

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Touting a Russian vaccine is 'huge gamble' for Putin, but could carry rewards as well

In a global first, Russia announced Tuesday that it had developed a ready-for-use

“I know that it works quite effectively, forms strong immunity and, I repeat, it has passed all the necessary tests,” Putin told a video gathering of government officials, according to state media. A genuine vaccine success, in addition to fueling a burst of national pride, would be a boon to Russia’s economy, battered like others around the world by virus-related shutdowns. If the vaccine fails, though, it would probably deepen public discontent and cynicism about Putin’s leadership, she and others said.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, a strongman leader in Putin’s mold, not only offered his country as a venue for clinical trials, but also volunteered to take part himself.

 

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hillary must be trying to make a deal with russia again

Same as Donald Trump

Bueno, eso es obvio. Ahora, no es tan alejado a lo que Donald Trump pretende hacer también. Finalmente están en una contienda política hace tiempo, y mientras Putin ve los beneficios políticos, Trump le interesa más el $

ya think..

Would never take a Russian vaccine.

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