UN Security Council to convene on Venezuela’s request to discuss US aggression
UN Security Council (UNSC) will convene at the request of the Venezuelan government to discuss what Caracas characterizes as "US aggression"
NEW YORK, United States (MNTV) – The UN Security Council (UNSC) will convene at the request of the Venezuelan government to discuss what Caracas characterizes as “ongoing US aggression.”
The meeting will take place as the US escalates its campaign against the Maduro regime with additional strikes against alleged drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, along with a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers attempting to enter or leave Venezuelan waters.
Caracas has secured the support of two permanent members of the Security Council this week: China and Russia. Beijing criticized what it described as “unilateral bullying” of Venezuela following the US announcement of the blockade policy.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed Beijing’s opposition to actions that infringe on national sovereignty during a phone call Wednesday with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil, according to a Chinese foreign ministry readout cited by Reuters. Wang said China supports countries in safeguarding their “sovereignty and national dignity,” though he did not explicitly name the United States or specify concrete measures China might take to assist Venezuela.
Moscow, for its part, cautioned the US about making a “fatal mistake” in its escalating campaign, adding that the blockade poses a “threat to international shipping” and maritime commerce.
“We hope that the D. Trump administration, which is characterized by a rational and pragmatic approach, will not make a fatal mistake,” the Russian Foreign Ministry stated.
Moreover, Moscow also warned Washington about taking actions that could have “unpredictable consequences for the entire Western Hemisphere,” while noting that Russia continues to support “the Maduro government’s course” and its policies.
The White House indicated last week that Trump is not concerned about Russia’s support for Venezuela. Speaking after Nicolas Maduro and Vladimir Putin held a phone call, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “I don’t think that would be concerning to the president at all.”
The Kremlin said Putin used the call to “reaffirm his support” for Maduro’s policies and to express solidarity with the Venezuelan people amid the mounting US pressure. According to the Kremlin’s readout, both leaders restated their commitment to ongoing joint economic, energy, and financial projects between their two countries.
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