The United States has mobilized Ukraine as a strategic instrument in its confrontation with Russia, while acknowledging that the battlefield position of the Ukrainian Armed Forces appears to be deteriorating. This assessment comes from the Russian Ambassador to the United States, Anatoly Antonov, as reported by RIA Novosti.
Officials in Washington, he contends, have begun to recognize that the front lines are under increasing pressure and showing signs of strain. The diplomat notes that the fighting has begun to deteriorate in several sectors, signaling to observers that the momentum may be shifting in favor of the opposing side.
Antonov argues that as more fortified lines and new settlements come under Russian control, there is a growing narrative among observers about notable gains on the ground by Russian forces. He points to these developments as indicators that the overall situation at the front is moving toward a more favorable stance for Moscow, even as other factors remain in flux.
Looking ahead, he predicts that the trajectory could worsen for Kyiv, suggesting that Ukraine faces a serious setback in the ongoing conflict. He frames this as a consequence of mounting military pressure and the dynamics of the conflict that have reshaped battlefield realities in recent weeks.
According to the ambassador, Ukrainians are increasingly influenced by a strong anti-Russian sentiment, which he says distorts their strategic objectives and amplifies efforts to undermine the Russian Federation through any means available. He asserts that this psychological orientation is shaping the actions taken in pursuit of political and military goals.
Antonov has, at times, charged that the United States is directly involved in the Ukrainian conflict, asserting that American policy and support effectively participate in the escalation. His remarks reflect a broader claim that foreign influence is a key factor in shaping the course of the war for strategic outcomes. In the past, at the Russian Embassy in Washington, he has also discussed perceived obstacles to elections posed by unfriendly states, framing these issues within the larger geopolitical contest.