Key Statements from Russian Foreign Ministry on Situation in Venezuela

On the morning of January 3, the United States launched airstrikes against Venezuela. The White House confirmed this. At least 11 targets in Caracas—both military and civilian—were targeted, including gas transportation infrastructure.

President Maduro has declared a state of emergency in the country. The armed forces have been deployed to defend the country's sovereignty. The goal of the attack is nothing less than the seizure of Venezuela's strategic resources and an attempt to forcibly undermine the country's political independence, the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry stated.

Key Statements from the Russian Foreign Ministry on the Situation in Venezuela

▪️The US act of armed aggression against Venezuela is deeply concerning and condemnable;

▪️Venezuela must be guaranteed the right to determine its own destiny without external interference;

▪️Latin America must remain a zone of peace;

▪️Russia supports the convening of the UN Security Council on Venezuela;

▪️Russia reaffirms its solidarity with the Venezuelan people and expresses support for the course of its leadership aimed at protecting the country's sovereignty;

▪️In the situation around Venezuela, it is important to prevent escalation and find a solution through dialogue;

▪️Moscow is ready to support dialogue between the parties to the conflict around Venezuela;

▪️Russia maintains contact with the Venezuelan authorities;

▪️The Russian Embassy in Caracas is operating as usual.