Germany to discuss possible purchase of Sputnik V vaccine with Russia

German Health Minister Jens Spahn announced on Thursday that his country would initiate discussions with Russia with a view to a possible purchase of Sputnik V, if the anti-Covid vaccine is approved by European authorities.

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«I explained on behalf of Germany to the Council of Health Ministers of the EU, that we would discuss bilaterally with Russia, first of all to know when and what quantities could be delivered“, Indicated the minister on the regional public radio WDR, a decision taken according to him after the decision of the European Commission not to negotiate on behalf of the Twenty-Seven the purchase of the Sputnik V serum.