Russia's US ambassador Alexander Darchiev dies

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation officially announced the death of its ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev. The diplomat was 66 years old. The ministry did not specify the cause of his death.

Career and role in negotiations

Alexander Darchiev took up the post of head of the Russian diplomatic mission in Washington in March 2025. In total, he served in the Russian diplomatic mission in the US for ten years. In addition, the diplomat participated in the negotiation process between Moscow and Washington, which took place in Istanbul.

Assessment of his work by the Russian Foreign Ministry

The Russian foreign affairs ministry highly praised the professional qualities of the deceased. They described him as an experienced leader, a professional diplomat, and a specialist in American affairs.

«З життя пішов видатний дипломат, досвідчений керівник, добрий товариш і наставник. Висококласний професіонал, блискучий американіст, А. Н. Дарчієв працював на одному з найбільш відповідальних напрямків російської зовнішньої політики», — зазначили в МЗС РФ. (An outstanding diplomat, experienced leader, good comrade and mentor has passed away. A highly qualified professional and brilliant Americanist, A. N. Darchiev worked in one of the most responsible areas of Russian foreign policy, the Russian Foreign Ministry stated.)