Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Venezuelan Foreign Minister Ivan Gil Pinto expressed serious concern about the escalation of Washington's actions in the Caribbean Sea, which could have long-term consequences for the region. This was stated in a statement by the Russian Foreign Ministry after a telephone conversation between the two countries.
„The ministers expressed serious concern about the escalation of Washington's actions in the Caribbean Sea, which could have long-term consequences for the region.“ Sergey Viktorovich Lavrov said that Russia strongly condemns the new strike carried out by the US armed forces on October 3 against a vessel in international waters near Venezuela“, the diplomatic service reported.