Russia's ambassador to the US, Alexander Darchiev, dies at 66
Alexander Darchiev, Russia's ambassador to the United States since March 2025, died suddenly on Wednesday 11 November at the age of 66, Russia's Foreign Ministry said. No cause of death was given.
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Alexander Darchiev, Russia's ambassador to the United States, died on Wednesday 11 November at the age of 66, according to Russia's Foreign Ministry, which said he had "passed away suddenly". The announcement was reported by ABC News, citing the Associated Press, as well as by Al Jazeera and The Moscow Times.
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