Germany seeks dialogue with Russia over Sputnik V vaccine distribution
Germany and Russia Begin Bilateral Negotiations for Corona Vaccine Sputnik V
Germany and Russia have commenced direct negotiations regarding the potential delivery of the Corona vaccine Sputnik V, as announced by Federal Health Minister Jens Spahn (CDU) on Thursday. The negotiations are happening at the current time.
The Bavarian government's intention is to secure a contingent of around 2.5 million doses of the vaccine, with the deliveries planned for the Free State of Bavaria. The Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder (CSU) has stated that he wants a preliminary contract for the vaccine after its approval in Europe.
It's essential to clarify that the Bavarian government's preliminary contract is not part of the bilateral negotiations between Germany and Russia. Moreover, the preliminary contract does not involve the EU Commission. The Bavarian government's move precedes the direct negotiations between Germany and Russia about the vaccine, and the negotiations are specifically for the Corona vaccine Sputnik V.
The negotiations will initially focus on determining when and in what quantities deliveries could be expected. Spahn stated that if the delivery does not occur within the proposed timeframe, Germany would have more than enough vaccine. He did not specify an exact timeline but mentioned that the delivery should come within the next two to four, five months.
It's worth noting that the EU Commission previously stated it would not conclude advance contracts for the Russian vaccine. This decision has prompted the Bavarian government to seek a preliminary contract, aiming to secure the vaccine for delivery after its approval. The negotiations are bilateral between Germany and Russia.
At present, there is no recent or specific information about Germany negotiating with Russia for potential deliveries of the Sputnik V vaccine. However, historically, several countries have shown interest in or have used the Sputnik V vaccine for COVID-19. The Bavarian government's preliminary contract is conditional upon the vaccine receiving approval in Europe.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, you would need to consult recent news or official announcements from German or Russian government sources. The Bavarian government's preliminary contract does not specify a timeframe for the delivery of the vaccine.
