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Posted on December 25, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleRussia accuses the US of piracy for blockading Venezuela, urging Trump's pragmatism to prevent disaster and supporting Maduro's sovereignty.
MOSCOW, Dec 25 (Reuters) - Russia's foreign ministry said on Thursday that the United States was reviving piracy and banditry in the Caribbean Sea by blockading Venezuela and said it hoped that U.S. President Donald Trump's pragmatism would help avoid a disaster.
"Today we are witnessing complete lawlessness in the Caribbean Sea, where long-forgotten theft of other people's property, namely piracy, and banditry, are being revived," Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said of the situation.
"We consistently advocate for a de-escalation," Zakharova said. "We hope that the pragmatism and rationality of US President Trump will allow solutions to be found that are mutually acceptable to the parties within the framework of international legal norms."
"We confirm our support for the efforts of the government of Nicolas Maduro aimed at protecting sovereignty and national interests, and maintaining the stable and secure development of his country," she said.
(Reporting by Dmitry Antonov; Writing by Gleb Stolyarov; Editing by Guy Faulconbridge)
A blockade is an act of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving, often used in a military context to restrict access.
Piracy refers to the act of attacking and robbing ships at sea. It is considered a crime under international law.
Sovereignty is the authority of a state to govern itself or another state. It implies full control over its territory and independence from external interference.
International law consists of rules and principles that govern the relations and dealings of nations with each other. It includes treaties, customs, and legal precedents.
Economic growth is the increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over a period of time, typically measured by GDP.
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