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US Diplomat Found Dead in Kyiv Hotel
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The Facts
An American diplomat has died in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, the US State Department confirmed on Wednesday.
The confirmation came after Strana, a Ukrainian outlet, reported that the unnamed government official was found dead in a room of the Hilton Hotel in the city on Tuesday morning.
The Spin
Narrative A
Deep condolences are extended to the friends and family of this US State Department official who was advancing American diplomacy. He died of natural causes, and there are no signs of foul play in this tragic situation.
Narrative B
While foul play isn't suspected, the cause and circumstances of the death are still under investigation by local authorities. It's too soon to provide any definitive answers.