Yesterday, Commander of the Russian Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection Forces Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov delivered an update on the Russian investigation of the U.S. biological laboratories in Ukraine, which was accompanied by a release of new documents. Among the documents is a report from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) on biological activities for the period from 2005 to 2016. “This report is a concept document designed for further planification of military-biological activity of the Pentagon in Ukraine that contains conclusions on implementation of the programme guidelines,” Kirillov said.
“Despite the more than 10-year-long period of cooperation in the alleged ‘...reduction of biological threats...', the experts have stated: ‘...There is no legislation on the control of highly dangerous pathogens in the country, there are significant deficiencies in biosafety…. The current state of resources makes it impossible for laboratories to respond effectively to public health emergencies....’ The document emphasizes that ‘...over the past five years, Ukraine has shown no progress in implementing international health regulations of the World Health Organization.’”
In other words, it seems, there were few if any effective biosecurity measures in place. The report stated that “‘...that most facilities are characterized by numerous gross violations, such as unlocked fencing systems, unlatching windows, broken or inactive pathogen restriction systems, lack of alarm systems...’ Kirillov continued. “The results of the review conclude that there is no system for protecting dangerous pathogens in Ukraine.”
“The document is annexed with ambiguous comments about the sponsors and implementers of the Biological Threat Reduction Programme in Ukraine that have nothing to do with biosecurity issues,” Kirillov said. “In particular, the Soros Foundation is mentioned with the notation ‘...contributed to the development of an open and democratic society....’ It confirms again that the official activities of the Pentagon in Ukraine are just a front for illegal military and biological research.”
