Trump to speak with Putin over reported plague death in Russia
US President Donald Trump said he would speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin “very soon” over the reported death of a laboratory technician in Siberia, as Washington pressed Moscow for greater transparency over the incident. The reported death...
US President Donald Trump affirmed his intention to converse with Russian President Vladimir Putin "very soon" regarding a reported plague fatality in Siberia, amid calls for increased clarity from both Washington and the World Health Organization. Russian authorities, however, maintain that no plague case has been verified, citing pneumonia as the cause of death and stating that no microorganisms associated with laboratory work were detected in the deceased technician's biological samples.
The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio implored Russia to furnish more information, emphasizing the importance of transparency. The WHO likewise urged Russia to release timely and transparent data to accurately assess potential public health risks. Trump's administration has pledged mutual assistance if Russia faces infectious disease outbreaks, following a June plague case in New Mexico.
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