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Alexander Darchiev, the Russian Ambassador to the United States, passed away suddenly at the age of 66, as announced by the Russian Foreign Ministry. The cause of death remains unknown. Darchiev was recognized as a remarkable diplomat and leader, having served in various roles within the Ministry before his ambassadorship, which began in March 2025. His tenure coincided with improved US-Russia relations during Donald Trump's presidency. The announcement of his death coincided with peace negotiations involving Trump’s envoys and Ukrainian and Russian officials.