Pretty FUCKING WEIRD that on May 27th, 2021 - Putin claimed vaccines would not become mandatory.

“In my opinion, it is counterproductive and unnecessary to introduce mandatory vaccinations,” he said. “People should realize this necessity on their own” and understand that without a vaccine they “may face a very serious and even deadly danger,” particularly elderly people.

Putin urged the public to get immunized and stressed that the Russian vaccine, Sputnik V, was safe.

Reported by CNBC: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/27/russia-covid-vaccines-wont-be-compulsory-putin-says-amid-skepticism.html

22~ days later and plans have changed. Amazing.