US Offers Aid to Russia After Suspected Plague Death in Siberia

President Donald Trump said the United States will help Russia following the suspected plague death of a Siberian laboratory worker, calling the outbreak a "big problem" for the country. He made the remarks to reporters on Monday. The worker died under undisclosed circumstances at a plague research institute, prompting authorities to quarantine dozens of people. Russian officials said the situation was under control despite public health fears on social media. Trump said he hates to see Russia facing the disease and confirmed US willingness to assist, citing his ability to work with President Vladimir Putin despite tensions over the war in Ukraine.