Russia's ambassador to the United Nations Vitaly Churkin has died at the age of 64.
Mr Churkin had served as Russia's representative at the world body since 2006.
He would have turned 65 on Tuesday
Our correspondent Steve Mort in Moscow says the Russian government quickly paid tribute to the ambassador.
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ALT: Our correspondent Steve Mort in Moscow says Churkin died while at work in New York.
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