Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced the sudden death of Ambassador Alexander Darchiyev in Washington, who was appointed by President Putin in March 2025 to lead rapprochement efforts with the Trump administration. The veteran diplomat’s death has raised concerns in Ukraine and allied nations, particularly given his recent efforts to facilitate US-Russia relations despite his known history of public criticism of the West. Multiple Israeli sources reported the news, though the cause of death has not been disclosed.

Sources: Ynet, Israel Hayom