Trump to Discuss Russia Plague Outbreak with Putin as WHO Flags Possible Second Case

US President Donald Trump announced he will soon speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin about a plague outbreak in Russia, following the death of a researcher from pneumonic plague in Siberia. The World Health Organization chief suggested a second case may exist. US officials say Moscow has provided scarce information about the incident, where a 28-year-old researcher died days after breaking a test tube containing the bacteria. The State Department issued a diplomatic note urging Russia to meet international health reporting obligations, while Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said no call has been confirmed and denied knowledge of the US démarche. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated Russian information remains "quite limited," encouraging transparency so the world can respond appropriately. He noted uncertainty over whether the situation is minor or more serious than currently understood.