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Australia Recognizes Russia’s Sputnik V Vaccine for Incoming Travelers

Australia will now allow those vaccinated with the Russian jab to enter the country, becoming one of the first Western countries to do so.

FALLING PROTECTION

Russia Claims Sputnik V ‘Robust’ Against Omicron as Independent Study Shows No Antibody Response

An independent study found Sputnik V produced no antibody response against the Omicron variant.

timeline extended

Sputnik V Backer Says Vaccine Hindered By ‘Bureaucratic’ WHO Approval Obstacles

Sputnik V's WHO approval has been beset by delays relating to manufacturing infringements and incomplete data.

PANDEMIC RESPONSE

Sputnik V Immune Response Fades After 6 Months – Study

Research published in The Lancet finds only one in three Argentine healthcare workers had key neutralizing antibodies after six months.

'abundance of caution'

Namibia Halts Use of Russian Sputnik Jabs After S.African HIV Fears

Sputnik V's developer has said it would produce information to show that South Africa's concerns were "completely unfounded."

APPROVAL PROCESS

WHO Set to Restart Russian Sputnik Vaccine Analysis

Sputnik V's approval process was suspended following a series of problems with the dossier.

Get Sputnik Jab, Putin Tells Erdogan

The Russian president boasted of high antibody levels as he hosted the Turkish leader for talks.

AUTHORIZATION DELAYS

WHO Suspends Sputnik V Approval Process Over Manufacturing Breaches

Russia’s bid to have its coronavirus vaccine approved by either the WHO or EMA has run into multiple problems.

‘Uncertain timeline’

EMA, WHO Still Awaiting Sputnik V Data Before Approval

Both the World Health Organization and the EU's medicines regulator are “uncertain” when Sputnik V can be approved.

supply and demand

Slovakia Ends Vaccination With Russia's Sputnik V Amid Slow Uptake

Slovakia had sold most of its Sputnik V doses back to Russia this summer, citing low demand.

Sputnik V Gives Strong Protection Against Delta Hospitalization — Study

A study in St. Petersburg found among those who catch Covid-19, Sputnik V offers 81% protection against hospitalization.

DATA DISCREPANCIES

Leaked Sputnik V Report Shows More Inconsistencies in Clinical Trial Data

Findings outlined in a 136-page study report into vaccine’s development show different data from developer’s public statements.

vaccine variant

Russia Develops Modified Sputnik V Jab for Delta Variant

Its developers said it's too early to judge the modified vaccine’s effectiveness, however.

vaccine delegation

Argentine Health Minister Visits Russia to Discuss Vaccine Supplies – TASS

Argentina was among the first countries to use Russia's Sputnik V but hit “critical” second-dose shortages in late spring.

Russia Promises To Solve Sputnik V Delivery Delays

Several Latin American countries that have relied on the Russian vaccine have complained to Moscow about delivery delays.

VACCINE DIPLOMACY

Russia Has Earned $300M on Vaccine Exports So Far, Lags China

In the first five months of 2021, Russia sold more vaccines abroad than in the last three years combined.

delivery delays

Iran, Ghana Among Those Hit Hardest By Russia’s Vaccine Delivery Delays – BBC

Russia has touted Sputnik V as a cheap, easy to transport way out of the pandemic but its exports have hit snags.

SPUTNIK PARADISE

As Russia’s Vaccine Diplomacy Falters, One Caribbean Country Goes All in on Sputnik V

St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves told The Moscow Times he’s betting on Sputnik V to win over a hesitant population.

Brazil to Cancel Orders for Russia’s Sputnik V Vaccine – Reuters

Brazil would be the second Latin American country to cancel its Sputnik V order after Guatemala did so this week.

VACCINE DIPLOMACY

Libya to Probe Delayed Sputnik V Deliveries – Reports

The country is waiting for 500,000 second doses.

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