Renowned Russian chef and vocal critic of the Ukraine war, Alexei Zimin, was found dead in his Belgrade apartment. Zimin, who had been residing in London, was visiting Serbia to promote his latest book.

The Russian journalist, chef and businessman Alexei Zimin has died at the age of 52, in Serbia, according to media reports.

A renowned Russian chef known for his strong criticism of Russia's war against Ukraine was found dead during a visit to Serbia's capital.

A prominent Russian chef and outspoken critic of Vladimir Putin's regime, who lost a TV competition for criticizing him, was found dead in a Serbian hotel room. Alexei Zimin's sudden death comes with a backdrop of growing threats and mysterious incidents involving exiled Russian dissidents,