Russian Ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev died at the age of 67.
On November 11, 2026, the Russian ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, passed away. He was 66 years old. The cause of death is unknown: the Russian Foreign Ministry reported "sudden death", but the official causes and circumstances are not disclosed. In a statement from the department and international agencies, the death was described as "sudden".
Darchiev has served as ambassador to Washington since 2025. His death occurred against the background of a difficult diplomatic situation between Moscow and Washington, where he acted as one of the main supporters of the Russian position.