Russians flock to Serbia for western-made Covid-19 vaccines

Serbia is a convenient choice for vaccine-seeking Russians because they can enter the allied Balkan nation without visas and because it offers a wide choice of jabs

People wait in line to receive a dose of a Covid-19 vaccine at Belgrade Fair makeshift vaccination centre. Picture: AP

Russians are flocking to Serbia to receive western-approved Covid-19 vaccines.

Although Russia has its own vaccine, known as Sputnik V, international health authorities have not yet approved its use.