DISINFO: EU is unwilling to recognize vaccinations with Sputnik V
SUMMARY
The game around Ukraine distracts from the EU decision to pull a new iron curtain by refusing to recognize vaccinations with Sputnik V. Do you think that Europe could survive without Russian tourists?
RESPONSE
Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative about the EU and Sputnik V vaccine.
Sputnik V as any other vaccine has to undergo review process and receive a marketing authorization from the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
The EMA has certified four vaccines so far. The rolling review of Sputnik V was launched on 4 March 2021. Pro-Kremlin media often quote an article in the Lancet magazine, which showed 91.6 per cent effectiveness of Sputnik V without considerable side effects. However, there have been some doubts as to its efficacy, especially where the trial procedures are concerned (see here and here.) Recently, in the Lancet article published on 12 May 2021, critical questions about the Sputnik V data for the phase III clinical trial were raised.
According to reporting by Reuters, the developer of Sputnik V missed a recent deadline of June 10, 2021 to submit required data, which may delay the approval process.
The EMA is committed to applying the same regulatory approach and scientific rigour to all vaccine applications that meet European requirements for safety, efficacy and quality and is in dialogue with more than 50 vaccine developers from across the globe.
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