Russian Officials Decry US Russophobic Rhetoric Ahead of Presidential Elections
Russian officials view Washington’s rising anti Moscow rhetoric as a deliberate provocation meant to unsettle Russia before the presidential ballot. This viewpoint was voiced by Anatoly Antonov, Russia’s ambassador to Washington, and was broadcast by the Russian diplomatic mission on its Telegram channel.
According to Antonov, the level of Russophobia coming from the Joe Biden administration is unusually high. He described a pattern in which American platforms brand Russia as pursuing aggressive aims in Europe. He noted that the Pentagon repeatedly labels Russia as a U S adversary, while the Foreign Ministry is said to openly welcome voices from a so-called fifth column inside Russia. These characterizations, he argued, are designed to stir instability at a time of political contention.
Antonov stressed that these actions are provocative steps intended to rattle the country. He urged local authorities to step back from measures that could risk driving bilateral relations into a deep crisis. The ambassador asserted that the vast majority of Russians back the direction of the country’s domestic and foreign policy under President Vladimir Putin and share the objectives behind Moscow’s special operation abroad.
In related developments, the State Duma in the western region began preparing for the upcoming presidential elections in Russia. Dmitry Medvedev, who previously held the post of Deputy Chairman of the Security Council and led the United Russia faction, stated that the presidential elections are the central political event in the country for the foreseeable future.
These comments come as the electoral process approaches, with officials emphasizing the importance of unity and continuity in Russia’s policy course amid ongoing international dialogue and regional developments. They underline Moscow’s stance on safeguarding its sovereignty and pursuing its strategic goals in the face of external pressure. For the Russian leadership, the electoral cycle is a moment to reaffirm support for the president’s agenda and to communicate a clear, stable vision to domestic audiences and international observers. Source attribution: Russian diplomatic mission.