Lavrov expressed hope for an explanation from the United States for the detention of the tanker off Venezuela.
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- Lavrov expressed hope for an explanation from the United States for the detention of the tanker off Venezuela.
Russia hopes to find out the reasons why the United States detained an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. This was announced on December 11 by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
"I really hope that the United States, despite the fact that they consider themselves entitled to conduct such operations, will somehow explain, out of respect for other members of the world community, on the basis of which facts they are taking such actions," the minister said.
Lavrov also said that Russia adheres to the principle of collective discussions on maritime security and the fight against drug trafficking.
The day before, American leader Donald Trump announced during a speech at the White House that the United States had seized a large tanker off the coast of Venezuela. It is reported that the hijacked vessel was under US sanctions.
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