Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Russia Criticizes US Actions on Venezuela and Iran
Russia is very upset with the United States for trying to remove the leader of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, and for threatening to attack Iran.
Russia's foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, said that these actions by the US are breaking international laws and the global system that the US helped create.
Russia wants to keep its agreements with Venezuela and Iran and thinks the US is acting unreliably.
Russia is also open to talking about peace in Ukraine and wants the US to share its latest proposals.
Russia criticizes US operation to topple Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro as a violation of international law.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warns that US actions are fragmenting the international system.
Russia remains committed to its agreements with Venezuela and Iran, despite US threats.
Lavrov suggests the US is damaging its own image by acting unreliably.
Russia is open to discussions about peace in Ukraine and seeks a briefing from the US on latest proposals.
- Who
- Russia, United States, Iran, Venezuela
- What
- Russia criticizes US actions in Venezuela and threats against Iran
- When
- January 14, 2024
- Where
- Moscow, Russia; Venezuela; Iran
- Why
- To maintain international order and bilateral agreements
- Countries Involved
- Russia, United States, Iran, Venezuela
- Date
- January 14, 2024
- Russian Stance
- Condemns US actions, warns of international law violations
- US Actions
- Operation to topple Maduro, threats against Iran
- Russian Commitment
- Maintains agreements with Venezuela and Iran
- US Image
- Russia views US as unreliable
- Ukraine Peace Proposals
- Russia open to discussions, seeks briefing from US
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