WorldNews18Alexander Darchiev, Russia's Ambassador To US, Dies 'Suddenly' At 66
Russia's ambassador to the US, Alexander Darchiev, has died suddenly at 66, with no cause of death given by Moscow.
Russia's Ambassador to the US Alexander Darchiev has died suddenly at 66. Moscow announced his death on Wednesday, November 11, without disclosing the cause.
Russia's Foreign Ministry announced the sudden death of its US ambassador Alexander Darchiev on Wednesday, November 11, without revealing a cause.
Darchiev had only been in the Washington role since March 2025, appointed by Putin to help restore ties with the Trump administration.
His death leaves a key diplomatic post vacant at a sensitive moment in US-Russia relations, with Ukraine and Europe watching closely.
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