Russian ambassador to the US dies "suddenly" at 66

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced the sudden death of Ambassador Alexander Darchiev in the USA at the age of 66. The ministry praised his contributions and expressed condolences to his family. Darchiev had a long diplomatic career, serving in various roles since 1992, including as ambassador to Canada from 2014 to 2020. He was appointed ambassador to the USA by President Vladimir Putin in March 2025 and was involved in diplomatic relations between Moscow and Washington during Donald Trump's second term.