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Russia’s ambassador to the U.S. dies suddenly at age 66
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Alexander Darchiev, Russia’s ambassador to the United States since March 2025, died suddenly at age 66, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.
- The ministry praised Darchiev as an outstanding diplomat and expert on U.S. affairs, highlighting his significant role in Russian foreign policy.
- Darchiev had a long diplomatic career, including roles as ambassador to Canada, head of the Foreign Ministry’s North America and North Atlantic departments, and minister-counselor at the Washington embassy.
- The statement did not disclose the cause or location of his death, nor did it provide details about his funeral arrangements.
- His death draws a parallel to the sudden passing of another prominent Russian diplomat, Vitaly Churkin, former U.N. envoy, who died in 2017.
