Vitaly Churkin, Russia's permanent representative to the UN in New York, passes away on February 20. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry.
"The prominent Russian diplomat passed away while performing his duties. We express our condolences to the family and friends of Vitaly Churkin, "the statement published on the ministry’s website reads.
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