11.11.2026 20:21
Russia's Ambassador to the US Aleksandr Darchiyev died at the age of 66. The cause of the sudden death, announced by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was not disclosed. Darchiyev had been appointed Ambassador to Washington by Russian President Vladimir Putin in March 2025.
Russia's Ambassador to the US Aleksandr Darchiyev died at the age of 66.
CAUSE OF DEATH NOT DISCLOSED
According to the Russian news agency TASS, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported that Darchiyev died on Wednesday, November 11.
In the ministry's statement, it was said: "The leadership and staff of the Russian Foreign Ministry announce with deep sorrow the sudden death of Aleksandr Nikitich Darchiyev, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the US, at the age of 66."
No information was provided about what caused Darchiyev's death.
HE WAS APPOINTED TO WASHINGTON IN MARCH 2025
Born on May 14, 1960, Aleksandr Darchiyev held various positions at the Russian Foreign Ministry throughout his diplomatic career.
Darchiyev, who served as Russia's Ambassador to Canada between 2014 and 2021, later became head of the ministry's North America division.
In March 2025, he was appointed by Russian President Vladimir Putin as Ambassador to Washington.
Darchiyev, who replaced Anatoliy Antonov, was involved in conducting diplomatic relations between Moscow and Washington.