Russian ambassador to US Alexander Darchiev dies suddenly, says foreign ministry

Published 11 Nov 2026, 22:58 IST

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Russia's ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, died suddenly at the age of 66, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday. The ministry described him as an outstanding diplomat, experienced leader and kind colleague, and offered condolences to his family. Darchiev had been appointed to the Washington post in March 2025 and had served for about 18 months. The ministry did not provide a cause of death, but noted his extensive experience in US relations.

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media 11 Nov 2026, 22:13 IST

Alexander Darchiev, Russian ambassador to US, dies at 66

Russia's ambassador to the US, Alexander Darchiev, has died at 66. The Foreign Ministry confirmed his death but gave no cause.

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India Today Center-Right Living Media India Current article 11 Nov 2026, 22:58 IST

Russian ambassador to US Alexander Darchiev dies suddenly, says foreign ministry

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. 11 Nov 2026, 23:16 IST

Russian Ambassador to the US, Alexander Darchiev, dies at 66 after 18 months in the job-here's what the Russian Foreign Ministry said about his sudden death

Alexander Darchiev, who served as Russia's ambassador to the United States since March 2025, has died. The Russian Foreign Ministry has confirmed the news and expressed condolences to his family. Darchiev was a respected diplomat with extensive experience in US relations, having worked on North…

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India TV Right Independent News Service 11 Nov 2026, 23:30 IST

Alexander Darchiev, Russia's ambassador to US, dies 'suddenly' after 18 months in office

Russia's ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, has died "suddenly" at the age of 66, Moscow's foreign ministry announced on Wednesday. His death came around a year and a half after he took up the diplomatic post in Washington.

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NDTV Center-Right Adani Group (AMG Media) 11 Nov 2026, 23:43 IST

Who Was Alexander Darchiev? Russian Ambassador To US Dies Suddenly At 66

A veteran diplomat known for his criticism of the West, Darchiev previously served as Russia's ambassador to Canada from 2014 to 2021.

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