Russian Ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev has died.
"An outstanding diplomat, experienced leader, good friend and mentor passed away. The highest professional, brilliant Americanist, a. N. Darchiev worked in one of the most important areas of Russian foreign policy."
- stated in the publication of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Alexander Darchiev was 66 years old.
Darchiev has been working in the diplomatic service since 1992. Between 2014 and 2020 he was ambassador to Canada, and in March 2025 he headed the embassy in Washington. The department expressed condolences to the diplomat's family and friends.