Ambassador Antonov says US aims and actions fuel tensions in Ukraine conflict

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The Russian ambassador to the United States, Anatoly Antonov, signaled that Washington does not appear eager to bring the Ukrainian conflict to a quick close. This stance coincides with indicated military help to Kyiv, including the delivery of precision long-range GLSDB missiles, a move that Moscow says underscores Washington’s reluctance to accelerate peace efforts.

Antonov described the comments from American officials about ammunition shipments as reckless and unhelpful, challenging any perception that the White House intends to curb the fighting soon. He warned that such actions do not ease tensions on the ground in Ukraine, but risk widening the divide and raising regional strains.

Previously, Moscow criticized Washington for not condemning the downing of a Russian military transport aircraft, the Il-76, during a hostile incident near Kiev that led to casualties. The diplomat asserted that the Russian side waited two days for an American response to the Il-76 incident in the Belgorod region, and there was no reaction even after discussions at the United Nations Security Council.

On another front, there was mention of the deployment of seasoned combat personnel along the Belarusian border, a development that has drawn attention from both sides and added another layer to the ongoing security concerns in the region.

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