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Russian Foreign Ministry says its ambassador to US has died

Russia's Foreign Ministry has said that Alexander Darchiev died from a chronic illness at the age of 66. The long-time diplomat had been in the Washington post since early 2025.

  • Russian ambassador to US, Alexander Darchiev, dies at 66
  • Appointed by Putin in March 2025, filled vacant post
  • Praised for diplomatic skills and US history expertise

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