A U.S. Embassy staffer was found dead in Kyiv, Ukraine, according to local media reports.

The unnamed attaché’s body was discovered on Tuesday at the Hilton Hotel, with sources indicating no signs of violence.

The U.S. State Department confirmed the death, stating it was due to natural causes and unrelated to foul play.

This incident occurs amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, during which the U.S. has provided substantial military aid to Ukraine.

The deceased staffer had arrived in Ukraine on June 15 and reportedly suffered from high cholesterol.

NV reported that there were no signs of bodily injury and the hotel room door was closed from the inside. No autopsy was performed, and the body was taken by the U.S. Embassy.

The deceased had high cholesterol levels, Newsweek has reported.

In March, sources told Foreign Policy that the U.S. State Department planned to deploy 30 to 40 diplomats to the Kyiv embassy to provide officials, including Ambassador Bridget Brink, more flexibility for regional travel.

Written by B.C. Begley