Russia Planned to Send Expired COVID-19 Vaccines to Africa: Report Firstpost Africa
Russia Planned to Send Expired COVID-19 Vaccines to Africa: Report | Firstpost Africa | N18G
Newly leaked documents reveal a shocking plan by top Russian officials to send millions of expired COVID vaccines to Africa, disguised as humanitarian aid. The goal? To outpace U.S. influence during the 2022 Russia-Africa summit. The plot involved extending the shelf life of 6 million Sputnik Light doses without scientific backing. As the global vaccine race turns political, Africa once again becomes a battleground for foreign power plays. Watch this video to learn more.
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