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Russia\u2019s ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, died \u201csuddenly\u201d on Wednesday at the age of 66, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced, without providing further details about the cause or location of his death, AFP reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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\u201cThe leadership and staff of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announce with deep sorrow the sudden passing of Alexander Nikitich Darchiev on November 11 (\u2026)<\/em>,\u201d the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n

The ministry describes Darchiev as an \u201coutstanding diplomat\u201d and a \u201cbrilliant expert on U.S. affairs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

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\u201cHe worked in one of the most critical areas of Russian foreign policy,\u201d<\/em> the Foreign Ministry emphasized.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n

President Vladimir Putin appointed Alexander Darchiev\u2014an experienced diplomat known for his past public criticism of the West\u2014as ambassador to Washington in March 2025 to lead efforts to restore ties between Moscow and Donald Trump\u2019s administration, a move that has raised concerns in Ukraine and across Europe, Reuters reports.<\/p>\n\n

The Russian ambassador\u2019s death also comes as peace talks are taking place in Abu Dhabi<\/a> between Russia and Ukraine, mediated by the United States.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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