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Russia Slams U.S. Actions in Venezuela, Calls for Support

1/14/2026

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Sergei Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, condemned the U.S. operation in Venezuela as a violation of international law, citing the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro.
He said the global majority supports Russia's stance, especially Global South and East nations, and Delcy Rodriguez, Acting President of Venezuela, rejected foreign control.
U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States would manage Venezuela's resources, including oil.

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Sergei Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, condemned the U.S. operation in Venezuela as a violation of international law, citing the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro.
He said the global majority supports Russia's stance, especially Global South and East nations, and Delcy Rodriguez, Acting President of Venezuela, rejected foreign control.
U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States would manage Venezuela's resources, including oil.