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US watching closely after plague researcher dies in Russia
The United States is closely monitoring the situation surrounding the death of a Russian lab technician at a plague research facility in Siberia. President Donald Trump stated that the US was looking very strongly into the case, highlighting international attention on the incident. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also commented on the matter, noting the gravity of safety and security concerns regarding biological research facilities. Despite the heightened scrutiny, officials indicated that direct discussions with the Kremlin regarding this specific case had not yet taken place.