Russian Ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev died suddenly at the age of 66.
The death of the diplomat was reported to the Russian Foreign Ministry.
"The most professional and brilliant Americanist, A.N. Darkhaev worked in one of the most responsible areas of Russian foreign policy," the statement said.
Darchiev has served as ambassador since March 6, 2025. He previously headed the North American Department at the Russian Foreign Ministry and worked at the Russian diplomatic mission in the United States. Between 2014 and 2021 he was Russia's ambassador to Canada.