Summary
- Russian Ambassador to the U.S. Anatoly Antonov is returning to Moscow, concluding his Washington assignment.
- Antonov, known as a Kremlin hard-liner and hawk, has been a staunch supporter of Russia’s actions in Ukraine.
- He was subject to European sanctions due to his role during the annexation of Crimea in 2014.
- Antonov, a career diplomat and arms control negotiator, expressed readiness for a pact with Washington on arms control.