Is shunning Moscow more urgent for Ukraine’s leaders than saving lives? Kiev BANS Russian Covid-19 vaccines, despite jab shortage

Tens of thousands

Tens of thousands of Ukrainians have already died of Covid-19. Despite this, the country’s government has announced a new ban on safe and efficacious vaccines that could potentially put an end to the deadly pandemic.

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Denis Shmigal signed a formal decree legally preventing Russian-made coronavirus vaccines from being registered for use in the country. Moscow had previously offered Ukraine access to at least two of its formulas, including Sputnik V which has already got the green light for use in 24 separate nations and is under consideration by the EU. One of the bloc’s members, Hungary, has already jumped the gun and permitted it for domestic use.

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