Direct translation of the article[REGNUM] Vaccination against coronavirus infection should remain voluntary, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting on economic issues on May 26 .
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"In my opinion, it is impractical and impossible to introduce compulsory vaccination, " the head of state said.
He noted that citizens themselves need to realize the need for vaccination and understand the danger they may face.
“This is especially true for older people,” Putin said.
At the same time, the president pointed out that in Russia the necessary conditions have been created for the vaccination to be safe.
According to the president, the coronavirus epidemic has revealed the main task of the authorities - to protect people.