Russian Ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev has died suddenly at 66, with Moscow confirming his death on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

Russia's ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev, 66, had been appointed by Putin to lead a rapprochement with the Trump administration.

Russia's ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev, 66, had been appointed by Putin to lead a rapprochement with the Trump administration.

Russia’s ambassador to the US, Alexander Darchiev, has died suddenly at 66, Russia’s foreign ministry says. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Russia's ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, died suddenly on November 11 aged 66. He was appointed in March 2025 amid Moscow's efforts to improve ties with the Trump administration.

Russia's Foreign Ministry has said that Alexander Darchiev died from a chronic illness at the age of 66. The long-time diplomat had been in the Washington post since early 2025.

The ministry called Alexander Darchiev an "outstanding diplomat, an experienced leader and a kind colleague". He was appointed in March 2025.