Russian Ambassador to U.S. Alexander Darchiev Dies at 66

Russian Ambassador to U.S. Alexander Darchiev Dies at 66

Russia's foreign ministry announced on 11 November that Ambassador Alexander Darchiev, 66, died suddenly. NDTV noted that he had been serving in Washington since March 2025. Earlier, India Today had reported the ambassador's death on the same day, citing the ministry's statement.

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November 11, 2026
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Russia's U.S. ambassador Alexander Darchiev dies at 66
Russia's U.S. ambassador Alexander Darchiev dies at 66

NBC News • 11 Nov 18:36

Russia's ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, died suddenly at age 66, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

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Russian ambassador to United States Alexander Darchiev dies at 66
Russian ambassador to United States Alexander Darchiev dies at 66

Al Jazeera • 11 Nov 18:20

Russia’s foreign ministry announced the sudden death of ambassador Alexander Darchiev, who had served in the post for about a year and a half.

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Russian Ambassador to United States Alexander Darchiev Dies at 66
Russian Ambassador to United States Alexander Darchiev Dies at 66

NDTV • 11 Nov 17:39

Russia's foreign ministry announced the sudden death of Ambassador Alexander Darchiev, who had served in Washington since March 2025.

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Russian ambassador to United States Alexander Darchiev dies at 66
Russian ambassador to United States Alexander Darchiev dies at 66

India Today • 11 Nov 17:28

Russia's ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, died suddenly on November 11, according to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry.

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Russian ambassador to the United States dies at 66
Russian ambassador to the United States dies at 66

The Guardian • 11 Nov 17:27

Russia’s ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, died suddenly at age 66, the Russian foreign ministry said.

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Russian Ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev Dies at 66
Russian Ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev Dies at 66

News18 • 11 Nov 17:13

Russia’s ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, died at age 66 on November 11, with the cause of death not disclosed.

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Russian ambassador to United States Alexander Darchiev dies at 66
Russian ambassador to United States Alexander Darchiev dies at 66

CNN • 11 Nov 16:32

Alexander Darchiev, Russia's ambassador to the United States since March 2025, died suddenly in Moscow at age 66, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

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Russian ambassador to United States Alexander Darchiev dies at 66
Russian ambassador to United States Alexander Darchiev dies at 66

CNN • 11 Nov 16:32

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced the sudden death of Ambassador Alexander Darchikov, 66, who had served in Washington since March 2025.

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Russian Ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev Dies at 66
Russian Ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev Dies at 66

The Moscow Times • 11 Nov 16:20

Russia’s ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, died at age 66, the Russian Foreign Ministry said, without providing a cause of death.

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