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 appointed to the position in March 2025.