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Russia Slams US Venezuela Operation as Illegal, Warns of Global Backlash

A senior Russian lawmaker has condemned the US military operation against Venezuela, stating it lacks any legitimate basis since Venezuela poses no threat to the United States. He emphasized that international order must be based on law, not rules imposed by individual countries, and that this action clearly violates international law. The Russian Foreign Ministry labeled the US pretexts as "untenable" and called for dialogue to prevent escalation, insisting Venezuela must determine its own destiny without outside intervention. Russia supports convening an urgent UN Security Council meeting and reaffirms solidarity with the Venezuelan people and their leadership.

Key Points: Russia Condemns US Military Action in Venezuela as Illegal

  • No threat from Venezuela
  • Violation of international law
  • Global condemnation expected
  • Call for UN Security Council meeting
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Russian lawmaker condemns US military operation against Venezuela

Russian lawmaker says US operation in Venezuela has no legitimate basis, violates international law, and will be condemned by most nations.

"Venezuela has created no threats to the United States... the current military operation... has no substantive grounds. – Konstantin Kosachev"

Moscow, Jan 3

A US military operation against Venezuela has no legitimate basis since the South American country has posed no threat to the United States, Konstantin Kosachev, Deputy Speaker of Russia's Federation Council, said on Saturday.

"Without any doubt, Venezuela has created no threats to the United States -- neither military, nor humanitarian, nor criminal, nor drug-related," Kosachev wrote on his Telegram channel.

"Therefore, the current military operation, like the actions taken against Venezuela over recent days and weeks, has no substantive grounds," he said, Xinhua news agency reported. Kosachev stressed that the international order should be based on international law rather than on so-called rules imposed by individual countries.

He said international law has clearly been violated, adding that "an order established in this manner must not prevail."

Kosachev also expressed confidence that most nations would firmly distance themselves from the attack on Venezuela and condemn it.

Earlier in the day, Moscow described the US action as "deeply concerning" and condemnable.

"The pretexts used to justify such actions are untenable. Ideological hostility has triumphed over businesslike pragmatism and a willingness to build relationships of trust and predictability," read a statement issued by the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Russia insisted that that all partners who may have grievances against each other should seek solutions through dialogue and prevent further escalation.

"Latin America must remain the zone of peace it declared itself to be in 2014. And Venezuela must be guaranteed the right to determine its own destiny without any destructive, let alone military, outside intervention. We reaffirm our solidarity with the Venezuelan people and our support for the course of their Bolivarian leadership, aimed at protecting the national interests and sovereignty of the country," the statement added.

Russia also backed the statement by the Venezuelan authorities and the leadership of Latin American countries on the urgent convening of a meeting of the UN Security Council.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Interesting to see Russia positioning itself as the defender of international law. While I agree no country should attack another without cause, the irony is thick. Every major power plays this game, sadly.
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Priya S
As an Indian, this feels familiar. Big powers always try to bully smaller nations. We've seen it in our own neighborhood. Venezuela's right to self-determination must be respected. Dialogue is the only way! 🙏
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Rohit P
The world is becoming so polarized again. US vs Russia, with countries like Venezuela caught in the middle. India must maintain its strategic autonomy and call for peace. We cannot afford another global crisis.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, while I oppose military intervention, let's not pretend Russia's stance is purely principled. It's geopolitics. They have interests in Venezuela. We need a truly neutral forum to address this, not just more great power posturing.
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Meera T
This is worrying. If the US can do this to Venezuela today, who is next? The principle of "might is right" cannot be allowed to return. The Global South must stand together on this issue. Jai Hind!

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