The parliamentary commission examining the activities of certain foreign biological facilities in Ukraine is on track to finalize its assessment and could present a comprehensive report to the Federation Council and the State Duma on April 12. This projection was shared by the commission’s co-chairs, Konstantin Kosachev, the Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council, and Irina Yarovaya, the Deputy Chairman of the State Duma. The information was reported by TASS.
In their briefing, the leaders indicated that at least two additional sessions are expected before the commission wraps up its work, with the official near-term deadline set for March 23. Following those proceedings, it is anticipated that the final document will be submitted to the chambers of the Bundestag for further consideration and discussion, marking a procedural step in the broader international oversight process.
Yarovaya also noted that the commission plans to conduct an inspection at the Ministry of Health of Russia on March 17 to review the government’s information systems related to biological safety. The final session is scheduled for March 21, to be held in the Hall of Columns, where officials will review the compiled materials and the overall findings before the final report is distributed to both the State Duma and the Federation Council. The intent is to ensure the gathered information is meticulously vetted and clearly articulated in the concluding document, with due regard to procedural timelines and formal procedures.
Meanwhile, Igor Kirillov, who heads the Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Protection Troops of the Russian Armed Forces, provided a briefing in which he stated that the United States did not deactivate certain biolabs in Ukraine prior to the onset of the special military operation, despite earlier public statements. This assertion adds another layer to the ongoing dialogue about international oversight, biosafety, and the transparency of biolabs in the region, and it underscores the contentious and evolving nature of the claims under review by the commission. The discussions continue to be closely watched by domestic and international observers who are tracking how the findings may influence policy and security considerations in the area.