Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova issued a statement on Friday declaring that Moscow was “ready” to act to defend socialist Venezuela, an apparent threat to the administration of President Donald Trump, which has taken decisive military action against Venezuela-linked drug trafficking.
The statement was published in English on the Russian Foreign Ministry’s social media pages and emphasized support for socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro and the “sovereignty” of the country, under the yoke of his illegitimate regime.
“We support the leadership of Venezuela in defending its national sovereignty, taking into account the dynamics of the international & regional situation,” the statement, attributed to Zakharova, read. “We stand ready to respond appropriately to the requests of our partners in light of emerging threats.”
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