Claim: Russia developed a COVID-19 vaccine, Sputnik V, in 2020. President Vladimir Putin has said he received three doses of the vaccine, and the government continues to urge Russians to get vaccinated against the disease. But social media posts falsely claimed Putin "ordered the destruction of all" COVID-19 vaccine stockpiles in Russia.
Fact-check: Posts Spread Unfounded Claims About Russia's Use of COVID-19 Vaccines - FactCheck.org
Verdict: russia developed a covid-19 vaccine, sputnik v, in 2020. president vladimir putin has said he received three doses of the vaccine, and the government continues to urge russians to get vaccinated against the disease. but social media posts falsely claimed putin "ordered the destruction of all" covid-19 vaccine stockpiles in russia.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Matt Spengler
Date published: 2023-03-14T21:00:24