Zakharova declared Russia's support for the Venezuelan government

Russia continues to support the Venezuelan leadership in defending national sovereignty and is ready to respond to possible threats. This was announced on October 30 by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova.

"We (Russia. Of course, we support the Venezuelan leadership in protecting national sovereignty, taking into account the dynamics of the international and regional situation," Zakharova said.

She noted that Russia remains in contact with the Venezuelan authorities and is ready to respond promptly to requests from partners, taking into account both current and potential threats. Zakharova also stressed that the two countries will continue to work together "shoulder to shoulder."

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Russia is also ready to cooperate with the South American country in this area.

On October 24, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro appealed to US President Donald Trump to abandon military action against Caracas. Maduro stressed the need for "peace forever, without any insane war" and said that Washington's actions represent a psychological war against Venezuela, referring to the deployment of American troops in the Caribbean near the Venezuelan borders.

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