According to him, foreign criticism of the Russian vaccine is caused by fear of competition.

“Foreign colleagues, apparently sensing certain competitive advantages of the Russian drug, are trying to show some opinions, which, in our opinion, are absolutely unfounded,” he said.

According to him, the Russian vaccine decision is "a decision that has already had certain clinical studies and data."

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the registration of the first vaccine against coronavirus in the country. 

The Israeli Ministry of Health has assessed the registration of a vaccine against coronavirus in Russia.

Virologist Anatoly Altstein, in an interview with Newinform, commented on the registration of the first Russian vaccine against coronavirus infection COVID-19.