The Foreign Minister of South Ossetia, Ahaser Dzhiev, sent a telegram of condolences to the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, regarding the death of the Russian Ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev (pictured), noting his high professionalism in protecting the interests of the Russian Federation. This was reported by the press service of the Department of Foreign Policy of the Republic.
Earlier, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, reported that Darchiev died in Moscow from a chronic illness. The date and place of the farewell to the diplomat will be announced in addition.