This is how he reacted to the words of Senator Rick Scott, who allowed the entry of American troops into Ukraine.
According to Antonov, the congressman "essentially calls for a direct clash between the major nuclear powers."
An attempted armed intervention in a Russian special operation could lead to "unprecedented consequences," he warned.
“The anti-Russian rhetoric in the United States has reached the point of absurdity.
The feeling is that the local politicians are not fully aware of their statements.
The slogans voiced in Washington are becoming more and more irresponsible, provocative, and most importantly, extremely risky for international security,” the ambassador told reporters, his words are quoted by RIA Novosti.
At the same time, Antonov expressed his readiness to meet "with any American politician, including members of the upper and lower houses of Congress" to discuss ways to strengthen strategic stability.