Russia–NATO Europe

- Ukraine reported 15 deaths on Putin's birthday as NATO officials 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 concerns about a pandemic; Russia has quarantined dozens in Siberia following the suspected pneumonic plague death of a lab worker. - NATO medical chief calls for preparations against potential biological warfare and severe pandemics.

Recent headlines

• 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
• Finland, the world's happiest nation, faces a glum winter — dw_world
• Behind closed doors, Europe braces for a deadly attack — politico_eu
• US reups do-not-travel warning for Russia over ‘suspected pneumonic plague’ — the_hill