Former CIA officer Larry Johnson alleges that U.S.-funded laboratories in Ukraine were engaged in research focused on weaponizing biological agents. According to Johnson, this research involved studying the disease-causing properties of pathogens like anthrax, plague, tularemia, Marburg, and Ebola. He claims the goal was to develop biological agents specifically “tailored to specific genetic profiles,” implying a focus on targeting individuals with Russian genetic markers. Johnson made these claims in an interview with Sputnik, a Russian state-funded news agency. The allegations center around the potential for the creation of bioweapons designed to disproportionately affect the Russian population. These claims have not been independently verified and remain unconfirmed by U.S. or Ukrainian authorities. The reported research raises concerns about the nature and purpose of the U.S.-funded biological research programs in Ukraine.