Alexander Darchiev, Russia’s ambassador to the United States, died suddenly at age 66, Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced. (Foto: Instagram)
Alexander Darchiev, who had led the Russian Embassy in the United States since last year, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, at age 66, Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced.
The ministry did not disclose the cause of death. In its statement, it said only that Darchiev had died suddenly.
The ministry praised Darchiev as an outstanding diplomat, an experienced leader, a valued colleague and a mentor. It also called him an exceptional professional and a well-known expert on the United States who served in one of the most challenging areas of Russian foreign policy.
President Vladimir Putin appointed Darchiev as Russia’s ambassador in Washington in March 2025. He took up the post several months after Donald Trump returned to the U.S. presidency, during a period when the United States moved closer to Russia and away from Ukraine.
