Russia's US Ambassador Alexander Darchiev Dies at 66

Russia's Foreign Ministry announced that its ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, has died suddenly at the age of 66.

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced that the country's ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, has died at the age of 66. Darchiev, who assumed the position in March 2025, was described by the ministry as an "outstanding diplomat" and a valued colleague. Before his appointment to Washington, he served as Russia's ambassador to Canada between 2014 and 2021. This was reported by the Jerusalem Post and the South China Morning Post.

According to the reports, no details regarding the circumstances of Darchiev's death were provided. He had been tasked with improving relations with the Trump administration. Further details have not yet been released.