The discussion of a potential plague outbreak in Russia raises global concern, but there is no reason for panic, as the anxiety appears to stem from the actions of the Russian authorities.

The discussion of a potential plague outbreak in Russia raises global concern, but there is no reason for panic, as the anxiety appears to stem from the actions of the Russian authorities.

@meduzalive 07 Oct 2026, 14:31

Mongolia reached out to Russia regarding reports of plague in the Irkutsk region, to which Rospotrebnadzor responded that the suspicion of plague was not confirmed, assessing the risk to Mongolia as low.

@meduzalive 07 Oct 2026, 09:21

Former President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili called for the closure of the border with Russia due to reports of plague in the Irkutsk region, but a Georgian doctor believes there is no direct threat to the country.

@paperkartuli 07 Oct 2026, 08:06