Russia denounces ‘excessive’ US military force in Caribbean, backs Venezuela
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The Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier group has been deployed by US President Donald Trump to Latin America.
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- Russia criticises the US for using "excessive military force" in anti-drug operations in the Caribbean Sea, citing violations of international law.
- The US campaign has targeted numerous boats, resulting in deaths, and involves a large military presence with jets, warships, and troops.
- Russia reaffirms its support for Venezuela's leadership amidst allegations by President Maduro that the US aims to remove him from power.
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MOSCOW - Russia’s foreign ministry denounced on Nov 1 “excessive military force” by the United States in the Caribbean Sea deployed as part of a drive against drug trafficking and reaffirmed its support for Venezuela’s leaders.
“We firmly denounce the use of excessive military force in carrying out actions in anti-drugs operations,” foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said, in a commentary on her ministry’s website.
“Such actions are in violation of both US domestic legislation... and the norms of international law.”
A US campaign in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific against what Washington says is the illegal drug trade has targeted at least 14 boats
The United States has built up a large military presence
Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine
In her comments, Ms Zakharova said Russia “confirms our firm support for the Venezuelan leadership in defending its national sovereignty.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro signed a strategic partnership agreement in Moscow in May.
Mr Maduro has repeatedly alleged that the United States is hoping to drive him from power. REUTERS
