Russia–NATO Europe

- Ukraine reported 15 deaths on Putin's birthday as NATO visited Kyiv. - European governments prepare for a potential Russian hybrid attack causing mass casualties. - A Russian lab technician died after being hospitalized for plague research, raising pandemic concerns. - NATO medical chief calls for preparations against potential biological warfare and severe pandemics. - U.S. President Trump plans to speak with Putin about a suspected pneumonic plague death in Siberia. - WHO requests more information from Russia regarding the suspected plague case at an anti-plague institute.

Recent headlines

• NATO medical chief calls for preparations for potential biological war — tass_ru
• Plague in Russia sparks concern, COVID-19 pandemic memories: 5 things to know — the_hill
• Ukraine in turmoil on Putin’s birthday: 15 dead. NATO on a visit to Kyiv - Il Sole 24 ORE — gnews_US_en_Russia_Ukraine_NATO
• Behind closed doors, Europe braces for a deadly attack — politico_eu
• WHO: No further signs of infections at Russian plague lab — the_hill