The U.S. attack on Venezuela causes "deep consternation" and information about arrestPresident Nicolas Maduro – “the deepest concern”, stated the Russian abroad Ministry.
In the current situation, Moscow called for "to prevent further escalation" and uncovering a solution to the problem on the "diplomatisation path".
According to the Russian MFA, US action in Venezuela constitutes an attack on a sovereign, independent state. The message confirmed "solidarity with the Venezuelan people".
For the second time in a row at the turn of the old and fresh year, Russia is losing a strategical ally in an crucial region of the world. In December 2024, Syrian president Bashar al-Assad was overthrown. On January 3, this year, the Americans captured Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro with the intention of bringing him to trial for participating in the conspiracy of drug terrorism.
Marco Rubio, head of the U.S. State Department, stated that the United States would not let Venezuela to act as an "operational centre" for Russia. He besides stated that Washington expected Moscow to support its ally only in a rhetorical way.
Events around Syria, later Iran, and now Venezuela is an image blow to Russia. It weakens religion inas an ally.
Source: Moscowtimes.ru
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