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Sputnik V: Why Russia's Vaccine Diplomacy Failed

When Russia unveiled its homegrown Sputnik V vaccine, there was hope throughout the developing world for a safe, effective, and inexpensive vaccine that could possibly close the gap between wealthy and poorer countries. However, the Kremlin's plan to secure international influence through its vaccine diplomacy ultimately fell short. Here's everything you need to know about what went wrong with Sputnik V's rollout.

by Andrew S. Weiss
Published on January 6, 2022
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