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Russian Ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev Dies “Suddenly” at the Age of 66
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Russian Ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev Dies “Suddenly” at the Age of 66

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  • Alexander Darchiev, Russian ambassador to the United States appointed in March 2025, died suddenly at the age of 66.
  • The Russian Foreign Ministry announced the news without specifying the causes or location of the death.

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Alexander Dartchiev was appointed Russian ambassador to the United States in March 2025.

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Alexander Darchiev, the Russian ambassador to the United States, died “suddenly” this Wednesday at the age of 66, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced.

“The management and staff of the Russian Foreign Ministry are deeply saddened to announce the sudden death, which occurred on November 11 […], of Alexander Nikitich Darchiev,” the authorities said in a statement. Described as “an eminent diplomat” and a “brilliant specialist on the United States”, he was appointed to his post in March 2025. The cause and place of his death were not specified.

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