Overview
- Russia’s Foreign Ministry condemned recent U.S. actions near Venezuela and called for stability at sea under international law.
- Spokesperson Maria Zakharova urged de-escalation and appealed to President Donald Trump to resolve tensions with pragmatism and rationality.
- Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil thanked Russia for what he called unwavering support in defending Venezuela’s sovereignty.
- The White House characterizes its maritime campaign as an effort to curb drug flows, while Caracas alleges a push for regime change.
- Washington has threatened new “maximum” sanctions, and reports note its claims about narcotics on targeted vessels lack publicly presented evidence.