Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Russia probes fake vaccination certificates

Russia vacination drive

SAINT PETERSBURG: Russian authorities on Monday were investigating nurses and a doctor in Saint Petersburg accused of selling fake coronavirus vaccination certificates, as the country faces a deadly new wave. The Investigative Committee, which probes major crimes, said a doctor and three nurses are suspected of pocketing at least RUB100,000 ($1,430) from 12 people after selling … Read more

Putin approves paid leave across Russia to curb COVID-19 surge

Putin

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday he supports a proposal to introduce paid non-working days across the country from Oct. 30 to Nov. 7 to contain a hike in COVID-19 infections and related deaths. Local authorities can launch the days off earlier or extend them if necessary, Putin told a government meeting. … Read more