Tensions Mount: Russia Warns U.S. Over Venezuela Blockade

Russia's Foreign Ministry expressed concern over the U.S. decision to impose a blockade on Venezuela's oil shipments and urged the Trump administration to avoid fatal mistakes. Moscow favors dialogue normalization between Washington and Caracas and warns against actions that could have unpredictable consequences for the Western Hemisphere.

Russia's Foreign Ministry has voiced apprehension regarding President Donald Trump's decision to enforce a blockade on Venezuelan oil tankers. Moscow is uneasy about the unilateral actions by the U.S. that threaten international shipping standards.

The U.S. has effectively placed an embargo on Venezuela following the seizure of a sanctioned oil tanker. The result has been oil-laden vessels stalling in Venezuelan waters to avoid capture.

Moscow calls for open dialogue between the U.S. and Venezuela to prevent potentially dangerous repercussions. The Kremlin urges regional restraint, emphasizing recent high-level communications between President Putin and President Maduro.

(With inputs from agencies.)