Irkutsk, Russia: The U.S. Embassy is aware of press reports from the Irkutsk region of suspected pneumonic plague resulting in the death of an individual and of associated quarantine measures in, and closures of, hospitals in Irkutsk. We continue to track the situation closely. The U.S. government has limited ability to help U.S. citizens in Russia, especially outside of Moscow. The State Department’s Level 4 Travel Advisory (Do Not Travel) for Russia remains in place and states U.S. citizens currently in Russia should depart immediately. U.S. citizens planning travel to Russia are again strongly advised not to travel to Russia due to risk of wrongful detention and security concerns. More at: ru.usembassy.gov/health-aler…

“people who are against pensioners but not head of central bank”

Russia’s information operations don’t always look like propaganda. Sometimes they look like a local journalist, an independent expert, or an ordinary article in a familiar outlet. Except the journalist never existed.

🇰🇷🇺🇦 South Korea is dissatisfied with Ukraine's apology for disclosing data on DPRK prisoners, - Yonhap Foreign Minister said that the Ukrainian side's apology "did not meet Seoul's expectations." Now the South Korean government is considering various options for response, including the possible recall of Ambassador from Ukraine.