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Trump says he has call scheduled with Putin to discuss possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia

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US President Donald Trump has scheduled a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia.

What happened

Health authorities are investigating the death of an employee at an anti-plague institute in Siberia, attributed to pneumonia with an unknown cause. The US is in "very deep discussions" about the case. The World Health Organization considers the risk outside Russia to be "very low". A call between Trump and Putin is scheduled to discuss the situation.

Why it matters

The case has sparked international interest due to the potential implications for public health. The US and Russia's response to the situation may have broader implications for international cooperation. The call between Trump and Putin may be related to ongoing US-Russia relations.

Key facts

  • Death of an employee at an anti-plague institute in Siberia is under investigation.
  • The cause of death is attributed to pneumonia with an unknown cause.
  • The World Health Organization considers the risk outside Russia to be "very low".
  • The US is in "very deep discussions" about the case.
  • A call between Trump and Putin is scheduled to discuss the situation.

Official statement

“We’ll be able to report about it, probably tomorrow,”

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