Trump says does not think Russian plague is bio-weapon
US President Donald Trump stated that the death of a Russian laboratory worker does not appear to be linked to a biological weapon. He noted that while Russia claims the situation is under control, there is a lack of transparent information coming from Moscow.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing international concerns regarding transparency in biological research and potential security risks involving state-controlled laboratories.
US president Donald Trump said Russia insists it has the situation under control, but added that not much information was coming out. (EPA Images pic)
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the death of a Russian plague laboratory worker did not appear to be linked to a biological weapon.
"We don't think so. We're going to find out soon enough, but we don't think so," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office when asked if a "bio-weapon" was involved.
Russia warned earlier against "false" information as reports emerged of a second suspected case. The US and UN have urged Russia to be more transparent.
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