Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova announced on the Ministry’s Telegram channel that Ambassador Alexander Darchiev died in Moscow on 11 November. The Ministry confirmed his age as 66 and said the cause was a chronic illness.
Darchiev served as Russia’s ambassador to the United States, representing the Russian government in Washington. His role involved the usual duties of diplomatic representation and the maintenance of bilateral contacts.
Zakharova’s message expressed sympathy and noted the many condolences arriving from around the world. She wrote: “We are receiving a large number of condolences from different corners of the planet in connection with the passing of Alexander Nikitich Darchiev. They are filled with the bitterness of loss and warm memories of joint work and friendship.”
She wrote: “We are receiving a large number of condolences from different corners of the planet in connection with the passing of Alexander Nikitich Darchiev.
The Ministry identified a chronic illness as the reason for Darchiev’s death, providing a basic explanation without further detail.
The Foreign Ministry has not yet provided information on the next steps for the ambassadorial post.