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In view of delivery problems with the vaccines ordered by the EU, the press is increasingly discussing whether products from Russia and China could be a viable alternative. Hungary has now purchased two million doses of Sputnik V, while Turkey opted for the Chinese Coronavac a while ago. Prague is also considering acquiring the Russian jab. The Czech press is divided.

The US and Russia have extended the New Start treaty until 2026. The treaty places limits on the nuclear arsenals of the two countries, which own around 90 percent of the world's nuclear weapons. US President Joe Biden described the treaty as an "anchor of strategic stability". Europe's press also welcomes the agreement - but not without certain reservations.

Abortions in Poland will in future only be legal if the women's health is at risk or if the pregnancy resulted from a crime. After the Supreme Court gave the green light for the government to tighten the law in October, it came into effect on Wednesday with its publication in the country's official gazette. The news has sparked protests in many cities.

"Putin's palace" is still very much a hot topic. Last week, Navalny's team released a documentary about a bombastic luxury residence on the Black Sea. After nationwide protests, Putin commented on the palace in a live broadcast with selected students. But journalists are unconvinced and make their own snide comments about his statements.