Anatoly Antonov
Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov commented on the invitation to Moscow after an interview with the head of the White House, Joe Biden. TASS reports his words from the John F. Kennedy Airport in New York before departure.
The Russian ambassador said that a large amount of work awaits diplomats in the capital. “It is necessary to analyze the state of relations between Russia and the United States, in which we find ourselves,” explained the head of the diplomatic mission. Antonov assured that he would stay in Moscow as long as needed. He has already scheduled several meetings in various departments.
He added that he had nothing more to say. “When I get there, everyone should come to Washington. I will provide a special meeting for everyone at the embassy, ”Antonov concluded.
On the evening of March 20, the Russian ambassador to the United States left Washington and went to New York to fly from there for consultations to Moscow. The Russian diplomat left the territory of the Russian embassy in an official car at about 13:10 local time (20:10 Moscow time). He is expected to arrive in the capital on Sunday, March 21 (morning local time).
On March 17, Biden said in an interview with ABC News that he wants to hold the Russian state accountable for alleged interference in the US elections. He spoke about a conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and added that he would pay if he was found guilty. In the same conversation, Biden made a harsh statement about the Russian president.
