# Should we be worried about a plague outbreak in Russia?

https://mins.news/en/item/87787

- France 24, 2026-10-06 10:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/press-review/20261006-should-we-be-worried-about-a-plague-outbreak-in-russia

> Press review – Tuesday, October 6: Concern is growing after a researcher in Siberia reportedly died of plague, despite denials from Russian authorities. French high school students are preparing a third round of protests over learning conditions. Le Monde also interviews the editor of Novaya Gazeta ahead of the 20th anniversary of journalist Anna Politkovskaya’s murder, while butter appears to be fashionable again.

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