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Trump says 'we don't think' Russian plague is bioweapon

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What happened

Russia warned earlier against "false" information as reports emerged of a second suspected case.

The U.S.and UN have urged Russia to be more transparent…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Hindu and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:12:36 UTC.

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