Russia says it hopes Trump does not make 'a fatal mistake' on Venezuela

Russia urges the U.S. to avoid actions in Venezuela that could threaten international navigation and destabilize the Western Hemisphere, calling for a careful, pragmatic approach.

Dmitry Antonov/Reuters

18 December 2025 at 09:46:00

Russia urges the U.S. to avoid a “fatal mistake” in Venezuela, warning of potential risks to international navigation and regional stability.

Reuters

Russia's foreign ministry said on Thursday that it hoped that U.S. President Donald Trump's administration did not make a fatal mistake over Venezuela and said that Moscow was concerned about U.S. decisions that threatened international navigation.

"We hope that the D. Trump administration, which is characterized by a rational and pragmatic approach, will not make a fatal mistake," the ministry said.

It said that it hoped the U.S. would not wade into a situation that would have "unpredictable consequences for the entire Western Hemisphere".

-Dmitry Antonov/Reuters

Russia warns the U.S. against risky moves in Venezuela, expressing concern over decisions that could impact international navigation and the Western Hemisphere.