Russia's ambassador to the US, Aleksandr Darchiev, has died "suddenly" at the age of 66. Moscow has not provided details about the cause of death

Russia's ambassador to the United States, Aleksandr Nikitich Darchiev, died suddenly on Wednesday, November 11, at the age of 66, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced. The institution provided no information about the cause or place of death.

“The leadership and staff of the Russian Foreign Ministry are deeply saddened to announce the sudden death, which occurred on November 11 (...), of Aleksandr Nikitich Darchiev,” an official statement said.

The ministry described Darchiev as “an eminent diplomat” and “a brilliant specialist on the United States.” The announcement of his death was made without further details about his health or the circumstances in which the death occurred.

Aleksandr Darchiev served as Russia's ambassador to the United States. Moscow has not yet announced who will take over the diplomat's duties, nor whether an investigation will be opened to clarify the cause of death.