Former US Marine Corps intelligence analyst Scott Ritter told TASS that US biolaboratories in Ukraine violate the Biological Weapons Convention and could have been used for offensive purposes. He warned of potential provocations blaming Russia for pathogen leaks.
A Russian State Duma deputy, Leonid Ivlev, claimed Ukraine's biological laboratories, funded by the US, align with Kiev's "militaristic policy." He cited research on dangerous pathogens and alleged prior preparations for conflict with Moscow.
Russia's Defense Ministry claims US-funded biolabs in Ukraine studied pathogens of plague, anthrax, tularemia, Marburg fever, and Ebola. Lieutenant General Alexey Rtishchev stated that American intelligence materials confirmed US budget funding and top-secret research coordinated by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
The US Director of National Intelligence has revealed new evidence of US government funding for over 120 biolabs in more than 30 countries, including Ukraine. The statement noted that these labs may be at risk of compromise due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and that evidence of their existence and funding had been withheld from the American public.
Declassified documents released by US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard reveal that US-funded biolabs in Ukraine researched dangerous pathogens like anthrax and Ebola. Washington previously denied operating such facilities, while Russia accused Ukraine of destroying pathogens to hide a US biological weapons program. The labs also conducted human research and 'gain of function' studies.
The WHO reports a 30-50% death rate in the DRC Ebola outbreak, with 10 confirmed and 223 suspected deaths. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appeals for a ceasefire in the conflict-ridden region to aid relief efforts.
An expert claims Ukraine hosts a network of classified labs modernized by the US DTRA, which allegedly studied and artificially boosted antibiotic-resistant tuberculosis pathogens.
US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard announces probe into over 120 biological laboratories in 30 countries funded by US taxpayer money
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Documents reveal British officials were briefed on allowing chemical-washed chicken before a December 2025 meeting with the US embassy. The Food Standards Agency reviewed US studies on chlorine dioxide and bacteriophage treatments. Despite ministers repeatedly stating they have 'no plans' to allow chlorine-washed chicken, the documents confirm high-level discussions occurred during trade deal talks, with officials noting new substances could be authorised 'with the stroke of a pen'.
