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Russia and Venezuela Condemn U.S. Strike Off Venezuela, Vow Coordinated Push at U.N.

A call between the countries’ foreign ministers highlighted fears that U.S. counter-drug operations could widen under a broad reading of a new Haiti mandate.

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks during a press conference after addressing the 80th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 27, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

Overview

  • Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto condemned the October 3 U.S. strike on a vessel in international waters off Venezuela.
  • The ministers warned that Washington could seek to link its campaign against cartels to the Haiti situation and cautioned against expansive interpretations of a UN Security Council resolution creating a Gang Suppression Force.
  • Moscow pledged full support for Venezuela and said both governments would coordinate closely at the United Nations to defend sovereignty and oppose interference.
  • U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he has the authorizations needed for maritime strikes and shared a video of the latest attack while offering no public evidence for claims of narcotics on the targeted boat.
  • Al Jazeera reported the United States has carried out at least four such actions in recent weeks with at least 21 reported deaths, as President Donald Trump asserted the military buildup has halted seaborne drug trafficking and legal debate over the strikes continues.