Russian ambassador to the US ‘suddenly’ dies at 66

First reported by CNN at Wed 10:53 AM · 6 outlets in all

1. NY Post50mRussian ambassador to the US ‘suddenly’ dies at 66No cause of death for Alexander Darchiev was given by the Russian Foreign Ministry.
2. Fox News1hRussian Ambassador to US Alexander Darchiev dies suddenly at 66Russia's ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev, 66, had been appointed by Putin to lead a rapprochement with the Trump administration.
3. Al Jazeera1hRussia’s ambassador to US, Alexander Darchiev, dies at 66Moscow announces the veteran diplomat's sudden passing without further details.
4. Los Angeles Times(subscription required)1hRussia's ambassador to the U.S. dies, the country's Foreign Ministry saysThe Russian Foreign Ministry did not disclose where the diplomat died or give a cause of death, saying only that he died “suddenly.”
5. Washington Examiner2hRussian ambassador to US ‘suddenly’ dead at 66Russia’s ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, died on Wednesday at age 66, Russia’s foreign ministry announced. Darchiev, who began his tenure in March 2025, “passed away suddenly,” the ministry said. His cause of death wasn’t immediately announced. “We have lost an outstanding diplomat, an experienced leader, a kind comrade, and a mentor,” the
6. CNN3hRussian Foreign Ministry: Russia’s ambassador to US has died