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Russian Ambassador to the U.S., Aleksandr Darciev, passed away unexpectedly at 66, as announced by the Russian Foreign Ministry. Darciev, who took office in March 2025, was recognized as a prominent diplomat with extensive experience in U.S.-Russia relations. He previously served as the director of the North America Department and had a long diplomatic career, including ambassadorship in Canada from 2014 to 2021. His death comes amid ongoing tensions between Moscow and the Biden administration over the Ukraine conflict.