The administration of US President Donald Trump has committed a gross armed invasion of Venezuela, threatens Cuba and other Latin American countries. This was stated by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at a press conference on the results of Russian diplomacy in 2025.
"We have witnessed unprecedented events: the brutal armed invasion of the United States in Venezuela with dozens of dead and wounded, witnesses of the capture and removal from the country of the legitimate President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. In parallel with these actions, we observe threats against Cuba and other countries of the Latin American and Caribbean region," the Russian Foreign Minister stated.
He also noted that the frank, declared attempts to destabilize the foreign policy situation in Ukraine cause deep concern [for Russia]. Iran."
"In particular, <> [head of the European diplomacy] Kaya Callas recently stated that by supporting the protests, the international community represented by The EU is seeking regime change in this country," Lavrov said.
The Russian Foreign Minister also said that Moscow "perfectly sees the inconsistency in the actions of the Donald Trump administration with regard to issues of ensuring international security and attitude to international law."
In this regard, Lavrov stressed that "Russia will defend its interests consistently, not claiming anyone's legitimate rights, but also not allowing to freely use our legitimate rights."
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