Envoy to US: Russia not to capitulate in war with Ukraine

Russia insistently informs the United States that there will be no capitulation of Moscow in Ukraine.

Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoliy Antonov made the remarks on the air of the Solovyov Live TV channel on May 14, TASS reports.

"We say firmly and clearly and we are unequivocally sure of this, at least the Russian diplomats who work here, there will never be such a capitulation," he said.

"We strongly believe that all the tasks that the Supreme Commander-in-Chief [Vladimir Putin] has set for our armed forces will be completely fulfilled," Antonov added.

Antonov noted that the goals and objectives of the special military operation are clearly outlined.

"All we want is that there is no threat to the Russian Federation from the territory of Ukraine," he said.

The ambassador added that the US is pushing Russia to negotiate, but with the condition to stop the special military operation in Ukraine.

"The Americans, in principle, are pushing us to negotiate from all sides, but under certain conditions, and I would name three such conditions.

This is, firstly, to stop hostilities during a special military operation. The second is to withdraw our troops behind the line before February 24 of this year [2022]. And the third is to 'repent for everything you've done'," he said.

Antonov pointed out the fact that the United States is getting deeper into the conflict with unpredictable consequences.

"The situation, however, is extremely dangerous today," he said.