The EU accused Russia on Wednesday of launching a major campaign to spread disinformation that the West and European Union are trying to sabotage its Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine. The EMA began a rolling review of Sputnik V last month but hasn't yet approved its use.įor more reporting from the Associated Press, see below. "The Russian campaign to promote the Sputnik V vaccine has accelerated and developed into a whole-of-government approach including state authorities, state companies and state mass media in almost daily interventions," the report said. The report also found that through social media and various news outlets, Russia has attempted to "undermine public trust" in the European Medicines Agency (EMA), Europe's main drug and vaccine regulator. In a report published by the strategic communications branch of the EU's external action service, the agency accused Russia of using "antagonistic messaging" and spreading fake news claiming that other nations are trying to undermine the shot, which has not yet been approved for use in Europe. A European Union agency on Wednesday said Russia has launched a major effort using government ministries, companies and pro-Kremlin media to spread disinformation that the West and the EU are trying to sabotage its Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine, the Associated Press said.
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