Sudden death of the Russian ambassador to the USA. He served for less than two years, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement

Aleksandr Darczijew, the Russian ambassador to the United States, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 66. The Russian Foreign Ministry expressed deep sorrow and praised him as an outstanding diplomat and leader. Darczijew had a significant career in diplomacy, focusing on U.S. relations and holding various key positions within the Russian Foreign Ministry. His death's cause has not been disclosed, and he is remembered fondly by colleagues. Darczijew was appointed ambassador in March 2025, after a long career that included roles in Canada and the North America Department of the Ministry.