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Russia’s ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, died suddenly at 66.
Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced Darchiev’s death and gave no cause or further details. He had become ambassador to the United States in March 2025.
What the reports agree on
- The Russian Foreign Ministry announced that Darchiev had died suddenly at age 66. Newsweek, Guardian World, Al Jazeera, The Hill
- Darchiev became Russia’s ambassador to the United States in March 2025. Newsweek, Guardian World, Al Jazeera
- The ministry did not provide a cause or further details about his death. Newsweek, Guardian World, Al Jazeera, The Hill
Where reports differ
- Newsweek reported that Darchiev was Russia’s ambassador to Canada from 2014 to 2020. Newsweek
- Guardian World reported that Darchiev was Russia’s ambassador to Canada from 2021 to 2024. Guardian World
- Al Jazeera reported that Darchiev was Russia’s ambassador to Canada from 2014 to 2021. Al Jazeera
- Newsweek said Darchiev led Russia’s North America Department from 2010 to 2014 and again from 2021 to 2024. Newsweek
Reported by one outlet
- Newsweek reported that it had contacted the White House for comment. Newsweek
- Newsweek reported that Darchiev was Russia’s permanent observer to the Organization of American States. Newsweek
- Guardian World reported that Darchiev described Russia’s attack on Ukraine in 2022 as a “necessary measure.” Guardian World
- Al Jazeera reported that Darchiev entered Russia’s diplomatic service in 1992. Al Jazeera