Trump to press Putin on reported plague lab death in Siberia; Moscow denies cover-up

US President Trump announced he will speak with Putin about the reported plague death of a lab technician in Irkutsk, Siberia, amid US pressure for transparency. Russia denies imposing anti-plague measures and downplays the incident, but Washington's concern is rising, with Secretary of State Rubio calling on Russia for answers. The incident, if confirmed, could signal a biosecurity lapse with potential regional health implications, though details remain unverified.