Russian President Vladimir Putin won’t rely on a coronavirus vaccine prematurely, according to a senior adviser who emphasized the importance of ongoing studies.

“The president cannot use an uncertified vaccine,” Kremlin spokesman Dmity Peskov noted, according to TASS, a state-run media outlet. “All the procedures are about to conclude, and then, if he finds it necessary, he will inform you.”

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