US Embassy Urges Americans to Leave Russia After Siberian Researcher's Death

The US Embassy in Moscow has issued a health alert urging Americans to leave Russia following the death of a researcher at a Siberian plague institute, citing limited US assistance capabilities. Daria Shipilova, 28, died of pneumonia of unknown cause while working at a plague research facility in Siberia, prompting fears of a potential outbreak, though Russian authorities have not confirmed she had the disease. The embassy warned citizens to avoid affected institutions and seek medical care if symptoms appear. The US has maintained its strictest travel advisory for Russia since January 2022. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has requested more information from Russia, while President Donald Trump plans to raise the issue with Vladimir Putin. The WHO reports no plague cases in Irkutsk, and Russia denies a health crisis.