Chinanews, March 21. According to a comprehensive Russian satellite network report, in the context of a new round of tensions in Russia-US relations, Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov has taken off from New York to Moscow to participate in Russia and the United States. Negotiation on relationship prospects.
Antonov said that the Russian embassy has received letters from some American citizens to apologize for the US authorities' remarks against Russia, which shows that the potential for the normalization of relations between the two countries lies.
The picture shows US President Biden in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.
According to reports, Antonov’s plane has taken off from New York’s Kennedy International Airport.
Antonov said: "Facing major work. We must analyze the state of our Russian-US relations. The Russian side has repeatedly emphasized that we are as interested in developing Russian-US relations as our American colleagues."
Antonov also pointed out that he plans to "convene several meetings in various departments in Moscow." "It's hard to say how long it will take, but how long will it take and how long I will stay (in Russia)."
Earlier, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the Russian ambassador to the United States Antonov should be recalled to Moscow for consultations to analyze what to do and where to go in relations with the United States.
At the same time, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that it is willing to prevent irreversible deterioration of relations with Washington, and it is mainly to "determine what ways may be adopted to improve Russia-US relations that have been brought into difficulties by Washington in recent years and have been essentially deadlocked."
In addition, Antonov also issued a statement on the social media page of the Russian Embassy, saying: "I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to the American citizens who have written to the embassy and supported the development of friendly relations between Russia and the United States. Many people disagree. Washington recently apologized for the unwise remarks made to Russia."
Antonov pointed out that he was moved by the position of American citizens, "They understand that dialogue between nations should be based on mutual respect and equality."
He added: "This attitude of American citizens shows that the potential for the normalization of relations between the Russian and American people lies."
Antonov expressed the hope that the U.S. government would listen to the voice of voters and "stop further undermining the already excessively confrontational relations between the two countries."
Data map: Russian President Putin.
When US President Biden was asked by the media whether he thought Russian President Putin was a "killer," he answered in the affirmative.
He also pointed out that Putin will "pay the price" for so-called Russian interference in the US presidential election.
White House Press Secretary Psaki declined to explain whether Biden’s remarks about Putin were metaphors.
She added that Biden had previously stated that he would express his position frankly, both in direct contact with Russian leaders and in public comments.
When commenting on Biden's remarks, Putin wished Biden good health, reminded that evaluating others is like looking in a mirror, and proposed an open dialogue on March 19 or 22.
The White House replied that Biden and Putin had previously had conversations, and that the United States had been in contact with the Russian leadership.