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Trump to speak with Putin on potential plague case in Russia

President Donald Trump announced that he is in extensive discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding a potential plague case at a Siberian research institute. Trump stated that a call with Putin is scheduled soon to address the situation, which involves the death of an employee at an anti-plague institute. The World Health Organization has assessed the risk outside of Russia as very low, while U.S. intelligence agencies are also involved in discussions. AI

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Trump to speak with Putin on potential plague case in Russia

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press, Will Weissert, Michelle L. Price ·

    Trump says the U.S. is in ‘very deep discussions’ and will with speak ‘very soon’ with Putin over a possible plague case in Russia

    The World Health Organization said the risk outside Russia is “very low” as authorities investigate the death of an anti-plague institute worker