Russian Ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev died – Russian Foreign Ministry

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the United States of America Alexander Nikitich Darchiev died suddenly on November 11 at the 67th year of life. This was reported in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.

"The leadership and staff of the Russian Foreign Ministry with deep regret report that on November 11, at the 67th year of life, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the United States of America Alexander Nikitich Darchiev died suddenly," the ministry said in a statement.

The Foreign Ministry noted that the diplomat was an outstanding professional, a brilliant American and a good comrade.

“The highest professional, brilliant American, Alexander Darchiev worked in one of the most important areas of Russian foreign policy,” the ministry said, calling him an experienced leader and mentor.

The Ministry expressed its deepest and sincere condolences to the relatives and friends of the diplomat.

“The bright memory of the untimely departed colleague will forever remain in our hearts,” the Foreign Ministry added.

Alexander Darchiev was born on May 14, 1960 in the family of a diplomat, graduated from the historical faculty of Moscow State University and defended his thesis on the history of public and political life of the United States. From March 6, 2025, he served as Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Observer to the Organization of American States.

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