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

The death of Alexander Darchiev was announced by Russia’s foreign ministry. He was appointed to his post in Washington in 2025, as relations between the Kremlin and the White House warmed.

11 November 2026Live

Sources

The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/11/world/europe/russian-ambassador-darchiev-dead.html

The death of Alexander Darchiev was announced by Russia’s foreign ministry. He was appointed to his post in Washington in 2025, as relations between the Kremlin and the White House warmed.

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