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Despite fierce debates about the delivery problems in the EU, the vaccines from Russia and China have barely been discussed as a solution. Hungary has now purchased two million doses of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine and granted it emergency approval. Turkey opted for the Chinese Coronavac a while ago. Commentators take different views on whether these are viable alternatives.

Commentators continue to be impressed by the fact that Russia-wide demonstrations for Navalny's release continue - despite a ban on public gatherings and freezing temperatures. They discuss how Ukrainians assess the protests, why tensions will remain high in Russia and what Putin's recent appearance at a university is all about.

The Danish Parliament has passed the groundwork for the compensation of mink farmers. The government ordered the culling of all mink in Denmark as part of the fight against the pandemic. Now the owners of the farms as well as indirectly affected businesses are to receive the equivalent of up to 2.5 billion euros. Is this the correct approach as a matter of principle, or unfair vis-à-vis other businesses?

Since October, classic Disney films such as Peter Pan and The Jungle Book have been shown on Disney Plus with a disclaimer about racist stereotypes. Now the streaming service plans to offer films that contain "negative portrayals and/or abuse of people or cultures" only on the accounts of persons over seven years of age.