Moscow (Russia): Russia has announced that it is sending over 22 tonnes of medical supplies including 20 oxygen production units, 75 ventilators, and 200,000 packs of medicines to India to deal with the COVID-19 second wave.
The Russian Foreign Ministry said that two transport planes carrying medical supplies are already en route to India.
The flights of the Russian Emergencies Ministry will deliver over 22 tonnes of necessary equipment, such as 20 oxygen production units, 75 lung ventilators, 150 medical monitors and 200,000 packs of medicine. "Russia sends oxygen concentrators, ventilators and 22 tonnes of medical supplies to India to help fight COVID-19 and save lives. 2 transport planes are already en route," the ministry tweeted.
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The announcement by the Russian foreign ministry was made after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke over the phone. During the phone call, Putin announced the decision to send emergency humanitarian aid to India.
Prime Minister Modi thanked Putin for Russia's help and support in India's fight against COVID-19.