Russia's Ambassador to the US, Alexander Darchiev, Dies at 66

Moscow's foreign ministry reported the sudden death of Russia's ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, who was 66 years old and had served for only a year and a half. Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Darchiev passed away in Moscow due to an unspecified chronic illness.

Assembled News DeskNovember 12, 20261 min read

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According to the South China Morning Post, Russia's foreign ministry announced on Wednesday that Alexander Darchiev, who was 66, died suddenly after serving as the ambassador to the United States for just one and a half years. Darchiev had been appointed to the role in March 2025.

The ministry described Darchiev as an "outstanding diplomat, an experienced leader and a kind colleague." In a separate statement, Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova indicated that Darchiev died in Moscow from an unspecified chronic illness.

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