In brief
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned against spreading rumours after a laboratory technician died at a Siberian plague research centre, citing pneumonia of unknown origin as the official cause. Peskov urged people to rely solely on official sources, calling out unverified claims that could incite panic. BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg asked the Kremlin spokesperson about a recent offer of support from U.S. President Donald Trump, framed as a gesture of cooperation between scientists. The story highlights tensions in international science collaboration amid concerns over virology research. Witness reports and social‑media chatter continue to swirl around the incident.
Russia responds to US help offer after death of plague researcher
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov urged citizens to avoid “rumours” after a laboratory technician died at a Siberian plague research centre. The Russian public‑health watchdog, Rospotrebnadzor, listed the technician’s death as pneumonia of unknown origin.
Peskov said people should rely only on official sources and not speculation, warning that “various rumours” could create panic. He also said the Kremlin was fully aware of the circumstances and would investigate any unlawful behaviour at the facility.
BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg asked the spokesman about a recent offer by United States President Donald Trump to support Russian scientists following the incident. Trump’s offer was described as a gesture of “co‑operation” and an attempt to reassure the international scientific community.
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