Russia's Ambassador to the US, Anatoly Antonov, dismissed by Putin amid Ukraine war tensions.

Russia's Ambassador to the U.S., Anatoly Antonov, has been dismissed by President Vladimir Putin amid escalating tensions over the Ukraine war. Antonov, who served since 2017, expressed concerns about deteriorating U.S.-Russia relations potentially leading to a nuclear conflict. His departure coincides with historic lows in diplomatic interactions, and a new ambassador will be appointed soon, although it is unlikely to change the current communication gap.