Trump to discuss Russian plague lab worker's death with Putin

Concerns that a Russian plague lab worker may have died from pneumonic plague have led to calls for greater transparency.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT

Trump to discuss Russian plague lab worker's death with Putin

Trump is set to discuss the death of a plague laboratory worker in Russia with Putin, according to BBC News.

Concerns that pneumonic plague may have caused the death have led to demands for greater transparency from Russia. The cause of death remains unconfirmed in the information provided.

Originally reported by BBC News. Read the full story at BBC News

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