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US President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States is prepared to help Russia following the death of a laboratory worker at a plague research institute in Siberia, an incident that has triggered public health concerns.
Speaking to reporters at the White House before departing for a trip to Nebraska, Trump described the situation as a “big problem for Russia” and expressed concern over the potentially dangerous disease.
A laboratory employee at the Siberian plague research facility reportedly became ill and later died under circumstances that have not been publicly disclosed. Authorities responded by placing dozens of people under quarantine as a precaution.
The incident quickly fueled speculation and health concerns on social media, particularly because of the facility’s connection to plague research. Russian authorities, however, said Monday that the situation remained under control and sought to ease fears of a broader public health threat.
“Well, I hate to see them having it,” Trump told reporters. “It’s a rough disease.”
Trump said Washington would provide assistance if needed, signaling that political tensions between the United States and Russia would not prevent cooperation in dealing with a potentially serious health emergency.
“We’ll help,” Trump said. “Anybody that has that kind of a problem, we’re always willing to help.”
The president has previously said he believes he can work with Russian President Vladimir Putin despite continued strains in US-Russia relations, particularly over Moscow’s war against Ukraine.
Trump did not provide details about what type of US assistance could be offered or whether Russian officials had formally requested support.
The death at the Siberian plague research institute and subsequent quarantines are likely to remain closely watched as Russian health authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the worker’s illness. Officials have maintained that the situation is contained, while Trump’s comments leave open the possibility of US-Russia cooperation should additional assistance become necessary.
