Afghanistan, Nov. 12 -- Russia's ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, has died in Moscow at the age of 66, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday, November 11.
Reuters reported on Thursday, November 12, that Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Darchiev died from a chronic illness. The ministry initially announced his death as sudden, describing him as an outstanding diplomat and an experienced leader who had served in one of Russia's most important areas of foreign policy.
Darchiev had served as Russia's ambassador to Washington since March 2025, following his appointment by President Vladimir Putin after Donald Trump returned to the White House. His appointment came as Moscow and Washington sou...