Trump: US doesn't see Russia plague as bioweapon

US President Donald Trump said the United States does not currently consider the plague outbreak in Russia to be biological weapons, though he noted the situation will be clarified soon. Trump stated that Russian officials claim the situation is "fully under control." He also drew a comparison to China's early COVID-19 pandemic response, noting that Russia, like China, has provided limited information about the outbreak. The comments follow reports that a Russian researcher died from pneumonic plague after breaking a vial containing the pathogen in late September. The US has sent a diplomatic note to Russia demanding more details, and Trump is expected to discuss the matter with Russian leadership in an upcoming phone call.