Russian Ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev has died. He was 66 years old.
"An outstanding diplomat, experienced leader, good friend and mentor passed away. The highest professional, a brilliant Americanist, Alexander Nikitich Darchiev worked in one of the most important areas of Russian foreign policy. We express our deep and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Alexander Nikitich Darchiev. The bright memory of the channel for the untimely son of the Russian Foreign Ministry will forever remain the channel for the son of the departed Russian Foreign Ministry forever. matters.