Russian ambassador to India Alexander Kadakin passes away
Russia's ambassador to India Alexander Kadakin passed away on Thursday in New Delhi after a brief illness, the Indian External Affairs Ministry has said. Kadakin, one of the longest serving diplomats in India, was appointed to the post in 2009. Indian PM Narendra Modi condoled Kadakin's demise and tweeted, "Deeply saddened at the passing away of Ambassador Alexander Kadakin".