Russian Doctors Protest Pandemic Agreement, Sparking Debate on WHO Membership

Independent Association of Doctors Demands Russia Not Sign Pandemic Agreement and Withdraw from WHO On May 25th, 2025, a video surfaced online expressing strong opposition to Russia's potential signing of a pandemic agreement and its continued membership in the World Health Organization (WHO). The video's creator, a woman identifying herself only as Анжелика, voiced concerns about the agreement and criticized the government's response to dissent. She claims that those who oppose the agreement are being labeled as foreign agents. "People called for preventing the influence of a foreign organization in our country, and they were declared foreign agents!" she stated in the video. "I believe this step shows the power system's helplessness." The video highlights a petition with over 40,000 signatures demanding Russia's withdrawal from the WHO and refusal to sign the pandemic agreement. It also praises Russian medical professionals and suggests that Russia can handle its own healthcare decisions. The video has generated discussion about the balance between public health and national sovereignty, and the implications of dissent in the current political climate. While the video raises important questions, it's crucial to approach its claims with critical analysis, verifying information from multiple independent sources before drawing conclusions.