Cardiac secret

The constant representative of Russia at the UN Vitaly Churkin died of a heart attack, criminal versions are not considered. It is reported by the Associated Press with reference to the representative of the city authorities in New York, who has access to the information management of forensic expertise. The official was not authorized to disclose this information and talked with the agency on the condition of anonymity.

After the death of Churkin, an autopsy was made, but it did not help establish the exact cause of death. The forensic experts needed to do additional research.

On Friday, the Office of the forensics of New York said that it would not publicize data on the cause and circumstances of Churkin’s death in order to "comply with international legislation and protocol." On February 24, the US State Department demanded that the causes of Churkin’s death be disclosed, since "" diplomatic immunity continues to act after death. "

The Russian mission at the UN welcomed such a decision as "fully consistent with the principles of inviolability of private life and diplomatic immunity." Comment on the publication of the Associated Press refused to the diplomatic mission.

February 20, the day before his 65th anniversary, Churkin suddenly died in his office in New York. His body was delivered to Russia. The diplomat was buried at the Troekurovsky cemetery.

On February 24, Peter Ilyichev, who held the position of First Deputy Churkin, was appointed acting by a permanent representative of Russia at the UN. In the central apparatus, Foreign Ministry Ilyichev held positions in the African Department and the Department of International Organizations. Since 2012, he worked at the Permanent Reproduct of Russia at the UN.