Trump says Russian plague incident is not a bioweapon and plans call with Putin
US President Donald Trump said there is no link between a suspected plague case in Russia and biological weapons. He announced he will speak with Vladimir Putin. The World Health Organization asked Russia for more details about a suspected plague outbreak, while Russia denied the reports and warned against misinformation. A 28-year-old scientist died in Irkutsk, and Russian officials said no dangerous diseases have been recorded in Siberia.
- US President Donald Trump said there is no link between a suspected plague case in Russia and biological weapons.
- Donald Trump announced he will speak with Vladimir Putin.
- The World Health Organization asked Russia for more details about a suspected plague outbreak; Russia denied the reports as false and warned against misinformation; the US and UN urged Russia to be more transparent.
- A 28-year-old scientist working at a Russian plague institute died in a hospital in Irkutsk.
- Russian authorities said no dangerous diseases have been recorded in the Siberian region.
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