The Digest:
Russia has issued a powerful condemnation of the US military operation in Venezuela, labelling it an act of "armed aggression" based on unfounded justifications and warning it risks severe regional destabilization.
Key Points:
- The Russian foreign ministry strongly condemned the US strike, calling it "extremely concerning and deserving of condemnation."
- It stated that the justifications for the action "have no factual basis," arguing that "ideological hostility" has overridden pragmatic diplomacy.
- Russia warned tthat he development threatens to destabilize Latin America, which it insists must remain a "zone of peace."
- The statement reaffirmed Russia's solidarity with the Venezuelan people and its support for the Bolivarian leadership's sovereignty.
- Russia endorsed calls for an emergency UN Security Council meeting to address the crisis and urged all parties to seek solutions through dialogue.
- The Russian embassy in Caracas remains operational, reporting no injuries among Russian citizens at this time.
Sources: The Cable
