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UPDATED Oct 7, 2026 at 6:09 PM ET
Oct 5, 2026 at 6:06 PM ET
Trump Discusses Suspected Plague Outbreak With Putin
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Russia said it was open to promptly arranging a call between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin about the unexplained death of an employee at a plague research center, but no call had been scheduled. Trump told reporters Tuesday he planned to speak with Putin and downplayed concerns that the suspected outbreak involved a bioweapon.
WHO: President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin
WHAT: Trump addressed a suspected Siberian plague outbreak and downplayed bioweapon concerns; Russia said a call between the presidents was possible but not scheduled.
WHEN: Jan 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: The proposed call would discuss the unexplained death of an employee at a plague research center, according to Russia's government.
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