Soviet-born envoy may replace Rubio as US Secretary of State

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, a Soviet-born diplomat, may replace Marco Rubio as US Secretary of State, according to political scientist Malek Dudakov. The potential change follows Rubio's predicted resignation amid the failed Iran war and Republican losses in midterm elections. Gor is reportedly considered for several high-ranking positions, including White House chief of staff and Deputy Secretary of State. Dudakov noted Gor lacks international experience and has not distinguished himself as ambassador, though his appointment was lobbied by Republican sponsors. Gor denied seeking a new role, praising Rubio as highly qualified. Born in 1986 in Malta to a family speaking an Eastern European language, documents suggest he was born Sergei Gorokhovsky in Tashkent and moved to the US in 1999.