US Demands More Transparency From Russia Over Plague Reports

Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the Russian government needs to release more information regarding the death of a worker at a Siberian plague research laboratory. He noted that the United States has received limited details from the Kremlin about the situation. Rubio emphasized Russia’s responsibility to share more information with the global community.

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for more information from Russia about a plague lab worker’s death.
• The death occurred at a plague research laboratory in Siberia.
• Rubio stated the US has received limited information from the Kremlin.
• He believes Russia has a responsibility to share more information globally.