The embassy was surprised by the words of the French politician about Russia and vaccinations

In RUSSIA, outraged after the statement of a member of the French party "Forward, Republic!" Christophe Castaner about the involvement of the Russian state in “anti-vaccination” groups on social networks. This was stated in the press service of the Russian Embassy in France on FACEBOOK. The party was founded by President Emmanuel Macron.

“With surprise and indignation, they perceived Castaner’s statement that “Russia or other countries” could be behind the “anti-vaccination” groups on social networks,” the embassy said. The press service added that Russia stands for the maximum coverage of the world's population with vaccinations against CORONAVIRUS.

“What we really do not accept is the politicized unwillingness of France to recognize one of the most effective vaccines, Sputnik V, which has already been approved in 67 countries,” the embassy noted.

Previously, the leader of the political group of France's ruling Forward, Republic! in the National Assembly, Christophe Castaner, on RMC radio, answered in the affirmative the question whether foreign countries, including Russia, could be behind the spread of “anti-vaccination” sentiments on social networks.