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US denies Russian claims of biowarfare labs in Ukraine

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki called Russia's claims 'false' and 'preposterous' [Jonathan Ernst/ Reuters]

The United States has denied Russian claims that Washington is operating biowarfare laboratories in Ukraine, calling the allegations “preposterous” and warning that Moscow might seek to use chemical or biological weapons during its ongoing offensive on its neighbouring country.

The US denial on Wednesday came hours after Russia renewed its accusations that Washington was working with Kyiv to develop biological weapons in the vicinity of the Ukraine-Russia border.

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