Russian authorities have arrested Dr. Anastasia Vasilyeva, leader of a medical workers’ union who exposed weaknesses in the health system’s preparedness for fighting COVID-19. Her coworkers were also arrested and charged with “non-compliance with the rules of conduct to prevent and liquidate an emergency situation.” Dr. Vasilyeva’s case is still pending. Host Marco Werman speaks with The World’s Daniel Ofman, who has been following this story closely.
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