Western countries are punishing Iran, Cuba and Venezuela for pursuing independent policies by interfering in their internal affairs, director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Department of International Organizations Kirill Logvinov said.
Bloomberg experts attribute this to political changes in the South American country
US President Donald Trump announced that María Corina Machado, Venezuelan opposition leader, presented him with her Nobel Peace Prize medal. Machado expressed her support for the US military operation in Caracas.
The Pentagon is worried about potential retaliation from Iran if the situation there deteriorates as the U.S. withdrew planes, ships and personnel from the Middle East ahead of its operation in Venezuela, The Washington Post reported citing a source.
Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said China valued its relations with Venezuela and had always maintained good communication and cooperation with the Venezuelan government.
Zakharova clarified that US President Donald Trump personally made the decision to release the two Russian sailors
Erdoğan's office revealed the topics discussed by the Turkish and US leaders during their January 5 phone call.
Amid the current tensions between the US and Venezuela, Tbilisi is committed to non-interference
The statement was made shortly after the US attack on Venezuela
The organization expressed solidarity with the Venezuelan government and noted that the US actions constitute an "act of war" and undermine global security
Venezuela’s Supreme Court has appointed Vice President Delcy Rodriguez acting head of state.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi commented on the latest developments after the U.S. attacks on Venezuela.
Five foreign tankers scheduled for Venezuelan crude oil loading have rerouted or suspended operations following US military actions against Caracas, according to media reports.
Republican U.S. Senator Mike Lee said U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had told him Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro would stand trial on criminal charges in the United States.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the U.S. attack on Venezuela, describing it as a “blatant violation” of the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
An act of armed aggression by the United States against Venezuela prompts deep concern and condemnation, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has carried captured Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
Explosions were heard and plumes of smoke are rising in the Venezuelan capital Caracas. U.S. President Donald Trump ordered strikes on sites inside Venezuela, including military facilities, U.S. officials told CBS.
The U.S. imposed sanctions on 10 people and firms from Iran and Venezuela over allegedly contributing to Iran’s drone trade and ballistics program, which the Trump administration says threatens the U.S. and its allies in the Middle East.
Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously approved a law that allows prison sentences of up to 20 years for anyone who promotes or finances piracy or blockades.
