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World · November 11, 2026

Alexander Darchiev, Russia’s Ambassador to the U.S., Dies at 66

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Alexander Darchiev, the Russian ambassador to the United States, died on November 11 at the age of 66. The Russian Foreign Ministry announced his death, initially stating he "passed away suddenly." He was later reported by some sources to have died in Moscow due to a "chronic illness." Darchiev had served in the role since early 2025, having previously served as ambassador to Canada and in various high-level diplomatic posts focused on North America. The Foreign Ministry praised him as an "outstanding diplomat" and an "experienced leader."

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Reported across the spectrum

  • Alexander Darchiev died at age 66
  • He was Russia's ambassador to the United States at the time of his death
  • He was appointed to his post in early 2025
  • The Russian Foreign Ministry announced the death on Wednesday, November 11

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  • The Russian Foreign Ministry later stated he died in Moscow from a 'chronic illness'
  • He previously served as the Russian ambassador to Canada for six years
  • He headed the Russian delegation for talks with the U.S. in Istanbul in February 2025
  • He replaced former ambassador Anatoly Antonov
  • He served as a minister-counselor at the Washington embassy in the late 2000s

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