Alexander Darchiev, Russia's ambassador to the United States, has died suddenly at the age of 66, Moscow's foreign ministry announced on Wednesday. Darchiev, who had served in Washington since March 2025, was described by the ministry as an "outstanding diplomat, an experienced leader and a kind colleague."
Prior to his appointment as ambassador to the U.S., Darchiev also held the position of ambassador to Canada. His tenure in Washington coincided with a period of warming relations between the Kremlin and the White House.
Russia's Ambassador to the U.S., Alexander Darchiev, Dies Suddenly at 66
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