Russian President Putin hopes for quick approval of Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine by WHO

On Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin voiced hope for quick approval of the country's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine by the World Health Organisation, saying the move is essential in order to expand global supplies.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday voiced hope for a quick approval of the country's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine by the World Health Organisation, saying the move is essential for expanding its global supplies.

Speaking during a video call with Francesco Rocca, president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Putin said that receiving the WHO's vetting is necessary to spread the Russian vaccine more broadly around the world, including free supplies.