World UK backs ambassador to Washington despite furious Trump tweets Trump fired off a further series of Tweets on Tuesday in which he described Darroch as a "wacky Ambassador", "a very stupid guy" and "a pompous fool." 08/07/2019
Venezuela Venezuela expels German ambassador Daniel Kriener for meddling German ambassador to Venezuela, Daniel Kriener, has been expelled and given 48 hours to leave the country. 06/03/2019
Turkey Turkey recalls ambassador over Greek mythology-inspired outfit The ambassador used an event commemorating the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey to promote the 2018 “Year of Troy”. 03/11/2018
Poland Donald Tusk comments on removed plaque at Poland's EU office “The plaque is not a big deal. What matters is that they do not unscrew Poland from the European Union”, Tusk tweeted after a plaque bearing his name was removed by Polish authorities. 17/10/2018
Russia EU states may act against Russia as leaders back UK in spy poison case The EU has recalled its ambassador to Moscow after leaders agreed it was "highly likely" Russia was responsible for a nerve agent attack in the UK.The European Council of EU leaders said there was "no plausible alternative". 23/03/2018
brussels bureau Russia's Ambassador to the EU says UK thwarting poison investigation Vladimir Chizhov also said he deplored the tone in Britain's parliament, and that "a language of ultimatums will not work" with Russia. 13/03/2018
Sudan Russian ambassador to Sudan found dead at his home Mirgayas Shirinskiy's body was discovered in a swimming pool. 24/08/2017
Russia Russia names Anatoly Antonov as new US ambassador Russian President Vladimir Putin has named hardliner Anatoly Antonov as his replacement for Sergei Kislyak as US ambassador. 21/08/2017
