Alexander Darchiev, Russia’s Ambassador to the United States, Dies at 66

Alexander Darchiev, Russia’s ambassador to the United States, died suddenly on Wednesday, November 11, at the age of 66, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced.

TASS reported the ministry’s announcement, which expressed deep sorrow over the diplomat’s death.

Appointed to Washington in 2025

President Vladimir Putin appointed Darchiev as ambassador to Washington on March 6, 2025, succeeding Anatoly Antonov.

Darchiev previously served as Russia’s ambassador to Canada from 2014 to 2021 and later headed the Russian Foreign Ministry’s North American Department.