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Russia's ambassador to the US, Alexander Darchiev, died 11 November 2026, aged 66.

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Video. Russian ambassador to the US dies after a year and a half in the job

Updated: 12 November 2026 - 7:31 GMT+1

Alexander Darchiev was apointed to the role of Russia's ambassador to the United States soon after US President Donald Trump returned to power.

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