Updating

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.

4-source coverage 4 references
Al JazeeraGuardianEuronewsNYT
Alexander Darchiev, Russia’s Ambassador to the U.S., Dies at 66 NYTimes – World
In brief

What the sources add

Moscow announces the veteran diplomat's sudden passing without further details.

Source coverage

Media reports

World
Al Jazeera

Russia’s ambassador to US, Alexander Darchiev, dies at 66

Moscow announces the veteran diplomat's sudden passing without further details.

Alexander Darchiev, Russia’s Ambassador to the U.S., Dies at 66NYTimes – World
NYT

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

World
Guardian

Russia’s ambassador to the United States dies, aged 66

Alexander Darchiev, who previously served as ambassador to Canada, died ‘suddenly’, said Russian foreign ministry Russia ’s ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, has died “suddenly” at the age of 66 after just one and a half years in the job, Moscow’s foreign ministry announced on Wednesday. The ministry called Darchiev an “outstanding diplomat, an experienced leader and a kind colleague”. He was appo…

World
Euronews

Russian ambassador to the US dies, Russia's foreign ministry announced

Aged 66, Alexander Darchiev, Russia's ambassador to the United States, died on Wednesday.

Global Briefing

A clearer start to your day.

A thoughtful perspective on the world’s news, delivered to your inbox when you choose email updates.