Zakharova: A large-scale conflict in Venezuela will lead to unpredictable consequences
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that the tensions around Venezuela raise concerns, warning that a large-scale conflict there would lead to unpredictable consequences.
In her comment on the new national security strategy of the United States, on Monday, Zakharova confirmed that Moscow hopes that Washington will not enter into a large-scale conflict with Venezuela.
She said, “This raises concern.” They exaggerated against the backdrop of the current tensions around Venezuela, which the Pentagon is deliberately fueling.” She continued: “We hope that the White House will be able to refrain from a subsequent move toward a large-scale conflict, which threatens to lead to unpredictable consequences for the entire Western Hemisphere.”
Zakharova indicated that the new American strategy includes provisions similar to references to the “Roosevelt Amendment,” the 26th American president who at the time declared Washington’s right to intervene in the affairs of Latin American countries in order to “stabilize the economic situation.” internal"
US President Donald Trump had previously announced that the United States would target drug gangs in Latin America by directing strikes at sites on the ground, after US forces targeted boats believed to be transporting drugs at sea since last September.
The United States mobilized military forces in the Caribbean Sea near the coast of Venezuela in preparation for possible military action.
The Venezuelan leadership announced its rejection of the measures taken by Washington near the coast of the country. It warned against launching any aggression against Venezuela.
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