Official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova announced that Russia's ambassador Alexander Darchiev, who was in the USA, died in Moscow from a chronic illness.
"We have received numerous condolences from different corners of the world regarding the death of Alexander Nikitich Darchiev. They are filled with grief and warm memories of our joint work and friendship.
We are also receiving questions from the media. The pen sharks of the USA have become active with unworthy conspiratorial theories.
Allow me to respond to the questions received, in accordance with our traditions of respect towards the grieving family and relatives. Alexander Nikitich passed away today in Moscow due to a chronic illness. We will provide additional information on the date and place of the farewell ceremony," Zakharova stated.
