Igor Kirillov, the head of the RCBZ troops, stressed that the Russian Defense Ministry has repeatedly noted the potential risks of "dual-use programs" that are being implemented by the United States both on its territory and abroad.MOSCOW, March 10.
/tass/. During the special operation, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation received documents on the systematic work of the United States in the states of Central Asia and Transcaucasia to strengthen the functions of dangerous pathogens. This was stated on Friday by the head of the radiation, chemical and biological Protection Troops (RHBZ) The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Igor Kirillov during a briefing on the military biological activities of the United States.
"The analysis of documents, some of which were obtained during a special military operation, shows that such studies on strengthening the functions of dangerous pathogens, conducted including in the states of Central Asia and Transcaucasia, are systemic in nature, and large American pharmaceutical companies are involved in their implementation," he said.
Kirillov stressed that the Russian Defense Ministry has repeatedly noted the potential risks of "dual-use programs" that are being implemented by the United States both on its territory and abroad. At the same time, when trying to justify themselves in Washington, they say that all the work is carried out in the national interests of the United States and is aimed at ensuring global biosafety, the head of the RCBZ troops pointed out.
In addition, as Kirillov stated, against the background of outbreaks of dangerous diseases in various regions of the world, "work at Boston University to enhance the pathogenic properties of pathogens, including COVID-19 (the so-called directed evolution, changes that in nature may take tens or hundreds of years, or may not occur) and the creation of artificial viruses with an increased risk of human damage seems to be the height of recklessness."