Sergey Lavrov on Venezuela

Sergey Lavrov holds a firm position in support of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, consistently condemning what he characterizes as external interference and armed aggression against the sovereign state. Following a specific US operation in January 2026, he expressed Russia's strong solidarity with the Venezuelan people and government, promising continued support for their efforts to protect national interests. This stance is rooted in the shared commitment to international law and the promotion of a more equitable, polycentric world order, which stands in opposition to unilateral restrictive measures used by other states as political pressure.

This relationship is framed as a comprehensive strategic partnership, which Russian diplomacy seeks to strengthen across trade, economy, science, and culture. During past interactions, such as a February 2024 visit, he conveyed messages of support from the Russian President and stressed the importance of foreign policy coordination, including within the Group of Friends in Defence of the UN Charter. Lavrov views the US actions as a violation of international norms, asserting that the majority of states in the global South and East share Russia's critical assessment of such interventions.