Antonov: We call on US authorities to come back to their sense

WASHINGTON, Aug.31, ( ST)- Moscow will continue fighting for restoration of all rights for the diplomatic property objects, effectively seized by the United States, Russian Ambassador to Washington Anatoly Antonov said.

“We will fight for an unconditional restoration of our rights to use and manage our diplomatic real estate. We call on US authorities to come back to their sense. We point out that America has the widest network of diplomatic presence in the world. The precedent created by Washington dismantles the rules of civilized inter-state communication and will inevitably backfire on the United States,” the diplomat said, according to the Russian embassy’s Telegram channel.

He clarified that he US Administration denies Russia’s demands to return the de facto seized diplomatic property objects or even to grant permission to assess its state

“We raise the issue of return of our diplomatic property constantly and at all levels during our contacts with representatives of the White House and the Department of State. I would underscore that nothing has changed in the United States’ position. Or numerous diplomatic notes demanding access to at least assess the condition of the real estate have been denied,” the diplomat added.

Source: TASS

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