Anatoly Antonov, the Russian ambassador appointed to the United States, has expressed skepticism regarding the prospects of improving relations between Russia and the United States during President Joe Biden's tenure. According to the Russian news agency Tas, Antonov remarked that it would be futile to expect any significant improvement in bilateral relations under the current US administration.

Antonov further asserted that the primary focus of the Biden administration appears to be solely on political survival within the White House, rather than engaging in constructive discussions or research concerning foreign policy and relations with Russia.

In a noteworthy statement, Antonov highlighted the lack of condolences from US lawmakers following a recent terrorist attack at a concert hall in Moscow, which resulted in significant loss of life. He pointed out that none of the members of the United States Congress visited the Russian embassy to offer condolences on behalf of the United States, underscoring the strained nature of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

The remarks by Ambassador Antonov underscore the ongoing challenges and tensions in US-Russia relations, indicating a continued stalemate in diplomatic efforts to foster cooperation and dialogue between the two nations.