Alexander Darchiev, Russia’s ambassador to the United States, has died at the age of 66, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday, November 11. The ministry did not mention the cause of his death.
\n\nIn its statement, the ministry said Darchiev “passed away suddenly.” The leadership and staff of the Russian Foreign Ministry announced the news with “profound sorrow,” describing him as an outstanding diplomat, an experienced leader, a kind colleague and a mentor. They also called him an exceptional professional and a distinguished expert on the United States.
\n\n“Alexander Darchiev served in one of the most demanding areas of Russian foreign policy,” the statement said. The ministry extended its “deepest and most heartfelt condolences” to Darchiev’s family and loved ones.
\n\nDarchiev was a veteran diplomat known for his stinging condemnations of the West. He had served as ambassador to Washington since March 2025. His time in office was marked by a thawing of US-Russia relations, as President Donald Trump opened bilateral talks with Moscow and scaled back aid to Ukraine.
\n\nAccording to the Russian embassy in the US, Darchiev previously headed the Russian Foreign Ministry’s North Atlantic Department in Washington. He also served as Russia’s ambassador to Canada from…
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