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Russia’s ambassador to the United States dies, aged 66

Global Published 11 November 2026, 22:27 · archived 11 Nov 2026

Alexander Darchiev, who previously served as ambassador to Canada, died ‘suddenly’, said Russian foreign ministryRussia’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. Continue reading...

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