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An anti-vaccination protest in the center of in Moscow Source: AAP

Russia's government is avoiding lockdowns and restrictions, despite reaching its highest daily infection level so far this year.

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Russia's government is avoiding lockdowns and restrictions, despite reaching its highest daily infection level so far this year.

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