Trump to discuss Siberia plague death with Putin in upcoming call

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President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin "very soon" about the death of a laboratory worker from a suspected plague case in Siberia, with the call scheduled per the White House. Trump said U.S. intelligence agencies are in "very deep discussions" on the incident and may report findings as soon as Wednesday. He offered U.S. help to Russia on Monday, despite ongoing tensions over Moscow's war in Ukraine. The CDC is closely monitoring the suspected pneumonic plague case in Irkutsk, noting circumstances remain unconfirmed and there is no broader threat to the United States. The World Health Organization assesses public risk as low.


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