Trump to Call Putin Over Suspected Plague Death in Russia

nordkurier.de (German) —

US President Donald Trump plans to call Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the death of a laboratory worker in Russia under suspected pneumonic plague, following a reporter's question in Washington. The US CDC is monitoring reports of a suspected plague case in Irkutsk that led to a death, though it remains unconfirmed. Russian authorities attribute the 28-year-old's death to pneumonia of unknown origin, not plague. The US State Department has urged Russia to share information transparently, warning that withholding details violates international health obligations. The US embassy in Moscow noted limited assistance capabilities for Americans in Russia due to health and safety concerns.


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