The American ambassador to Russia has unexpectedly died

Alekszander Darcsijev, the Russian ambassador to the U.S., has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 66, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry. He was recognized as an exceptional diplomat and had served as ambassador since 2025, during which U.S.-Russia relations improved under Donald Trump's administration. Darcsijev was known for his sharp criticisms of the West and previously held the position of ambassador to Canada. Born in Hungary in 1960, he had been part of the Russian diplomatic service since 1992.