Russia expresses support for Venezuela amid US threats, says Foreign Minister Gil

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil announced that Russia has expressed its support and solidarity with Venezuela in response to perceived threats from the United States. This statement follows a phone conversation between Gil and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, during which they discussed the security situation in the Caribbean.

Gil reported that Lavrov conveyed Russia"s commitment to maintaining Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace. The conversation addressed concerns regarding U.S. military activities in Venezuelan waters, which Russia has described as serious. Lavrov noted the presence of significant naval forces in the area, including a nuclear submarine.

This development comes amid ongoing tensions between Venezuela and the United States, with Russia reiterating its concerns about U.S. actions in the region. For more on related coverage, see recent developments in U.S. military deployments.

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