Vaccination from COVID-19 remains the hottest issue of public discussion – and a target of massive manipulations.
COVID “infodemic” went beyond the conspiracies on the origins of the disease, mask debates and recommendations of remedies, which may be ineffective at best and plain dangerous at worst. It has also given some authoritarian governments – including a Russian one – an opportunity to embark on political campaigns to whitewash their image.
The Kremlin continues exploiting vaccination for many goals, from undermining trust towards Western vaccines and healthcare systems to pushing for the end of sanctions.