Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Zakharova said at a regular press conference on December 25 that the US is putting pressure on Venezuela's blockade in the Caribbean region, just like pirates and bandits. Zakharova reiterated that Russia supports Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his government in their efforts to protect the country's sovereignty and national interests and maintain the country's stability and secure development.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Zakharova said at a regular press conference on December 25 that the US is putting pressure on Venezuela's blockade in the Caribbean region, just like pirates and bandits. Zakharova reiterated that Russia supports Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his government in their efforts to protect the country's sovereignty and national interests and maintain the country's stability and secure development.