Russia’s Foreign Ministry Issues Statement on Political Developments in Venezuela
Moscow — Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released an official statement regarding the latest political developments in Venezuela. According to the statement, on January 5, Venezuela’s Executive Vice President Delcy Rodríguez took the oath of office before the National Assembly, in accordance with a decision of the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court, and assumed the duties of President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
Russia interpreted this move as a sign of the Bolivarian government’s firm resolve to preserve national unity by safeguarding a power structure formed in line with Venezuela’s national laws. The statement noted that this step is important for minimizing the risks of a potential constitutional crisis and for steering the country toward peaceful and stable development. It also expressed support for efforts to ensure state security amid what it described as “neo-colonial challenges,” including external interference and armed aggression.
Russia welcomed the measures taken by Venezuelan authorities to defend state sovereignty and national interests. Reaffirming its unwavering solidarity with the people and government of Venezuela, Russia extended its best wishes to President Delcy Rodríguez for success in addressing the responsibilities facing the country.
The statement further made it clear that Russia stands ready to continue providing necessary assistance to its friendly nation, Venezuela. It emphasized that Venezuela must be guaranteed the sovereign right to determine its own future without any external interference.
Russia also expressed the view that tensions surrounding the current situation should be reduced and that solutions should be sought through dialogue, in full respect of international law, particularly the Charter of the United Nations. It stressed that Latin America and the Caribbean should remain a zone of peace and that regional countries must be guaranteed sovereign development.
