RIP the extraordinary and senior Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the United States of America Alexander Darchiev passed away suddenly at the age of 67.
An outstanding Russian diplomat, an experienced professional, a brilliant Americanist, who worked in one of the most responsible areas of Russian foreign policy, passed away. Alexander Darchiev has been the head of the diplomatic mission in the United States since March 6, 2025, replacing Anatoly Antonov, who left his position in October 2024. Before his appointment to the United States, Alexander Darchiev headed the North Atlantic Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, and from 2014 to 2021 he was ambassador to Canada.
We express our deep and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Alexander Nikic.
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