At UN, Russia and China Criticize US Conduct Toward Venezuela

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The United States' actions in Venezuela pose a threat to the stability of the Caribbean region, according to the ambassadors of China and Russia to the United Nations, who spoke on behalf of Caracas at a meeting of the world body's Security Council (SC) in New York on Tuesday. Vasily Nebenzia, Russia's permanent representative to the UN, described the pressure exerted by the Washington government on Venezuela as cowboy-like behavior and called t…

Deutsche Welle

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The tensions between the US and Venezuela have reached the UN Security Council. Washington attacks President Maduro, Russia and China criticize the US. Europe is admonishing de-escalation.

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The US is facing considerable criticism in the UN Security Council for its growing pressure on Venezuela. China and Russia, in particular, are speaking out forcefully – the Europeans remain more reserved. By Martin Ganslmeier.

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In the UN Security Council, the opponents clash rhetorically. Venezuela, Russia and China speak of aggression contrary to international law in the Caribbean. The US repeats its arguments.

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Russia's UN ambassador accuses the US of "cowboy behavior" in dealing with Venezuela. China's representative speaks of "trying to intimidate."