Tod einer Frau: Russische Biowaffe? Trump geht nicht davon aus
Nach dem Tod einer jungen Wissenschaftlerin in Sibirien gibt es einige Gerüchte zu den Hintergründen. Auch über Biowaffen wird spekuliert. Was denkt der US-Präsident dazu?
US President Donald Trump has stated that he currently does not believe the death of a scientist at a Siberian pest research center is linked to a bioweapon. When asked about this, Trump said, "Now, we don't believe that." He added that the US will soon determine the truth.
Trump did not elaborate on what he bases his assessment on. He also mentioned that his planned phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin is still pending. Earlier, Trump had announced his intention to speak with Putin regarding the mysterious illness case involving a lung-based pest outbreak.
The US Secretary of State had previously asked the Russian authorities to provide information rapidly and transparently about the situation. When asked if he currently perceives Russia in the same way he did at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Trump replied, "China hasn't said much, and Russia hasn't said much either. But they say they have the situation well under control."
The 28-year-old scientist who worked at the institute for combating pest diseases died last week. According to Russia's disease control authorities, the woman's death was not due to a pest pathogen. The cause of death was listed as "unknown pneumonia." The World Health Organization (WHO) has since requested Russia for information on a possible additional death from pneumonia in Irkutsk.
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