Anatoly Antonov

Russian Ambassador to US: “Atmosphere in Washington is poisoned. It’s a toxic atmosphere” (Video)

In a TODAY show exclusive, Savannah Guthrie interviewed Russian Ambassador Anatoly Antonov on the day Russia announced it would expel 60 American diplomats.
The ambassador discussed Russia’s decision to expel American diplomats before having to answer more ridiculous questions about how Russia “allegedly” interfered in America’s presidential elections.
Ambassador Antonov explained why Russia had responded by expelling U.S. diplomats…

Russia to appoint deputy FM and ranking general as next ambassador to Washington

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and former Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Antonov is seen as the top candidate to become Moscow’s next Ambassador to the United States, a parliamentary source told Sputnik Thursday.
On Monday, Russian media reported that Antonov, who is a ranking general of the Russian army, may replace current Ambassador Sergei Kislyak who has been holding the post since 2008.