Maduro confirmed his intention to be vaccinated with the Sputnik V vaccine

"Yes, I will be vaccinated with Sputnik V, Celia (Flores, Maduro's wife. -

) and I ... We will determine the moment when both are vaccinated," RIA Novosti quotes him.

Maduro expressed the opinion that the Russian vaccine is currently "the most advanced and best in the world."

“I spoke with specialists, asked for the opinion of infectologists and experts from all over the world, Sputnik V, without a doubt, is the safest,” he stressed.

The Venezuelan leader said that from February 18, the country will begin vaccination against the coronavirus with the Sputnik V drug for healthcare workers.

In October, Maduro already announced his intention to be vaccinated with the Russian vaccine against COVID-19.