Russia’s Foreign Ministry has called the US attacks against Venezuela “extremely concerning and deserving of condemnation.”
The ministry released a statement on Saturday, following an announcement by US President Donald Trump that the US had “successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela.”
The statement said that “it is particularly important to prevent any further escalation, and focus on seeking a resolution through dialogue.” It added that Russia stands ready to assist in these efforts.
The ministry expressed solidarity with the Venezuelan people, saying that “Venezuela must be guaranteed the right to determine its own future without destructive external interference, particularly of a military nature.”
Russia maintains friendly relations with Venezuela. In December, Russian President Vladimir Putin held phone talks with his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro, and reaffirmed his support for the Maduro administration’s policies.