Trump hoped the situation was under control but wanted more information

On October 7, United States President Donald Trump expressed hope that the situation was under control. Interfax relayed his comments to reporters at the White House.

According to Trump, Russia had offered assurances that the situation was under control. At the same time, he said he wanted more information.

The statement contains no laboratory conclusion or confirmation that assistance had been accepted. The previously announced conversation with Vladimir Putin has not been confirmed by a separate verified record specifically concerning this episode.