Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 7, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET
Oct 5, 2026 at 6:06 PM ET
Trump schedules call with Putin on plague case
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Donald Trump said he has a call scheduled with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia. Trump said the United States is in “very deep discussions” on the topic; no call date or further details were provided.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump said he has a call scheduled with Putin to discuss a possible pneumonic plague case in Russia.
WHEN: Oct 7, 2026 at 12:50 AM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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