Press Releases: Secretary Pompeo's Call With Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

Press Releases: Secretary Pompeo's Call With Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov
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Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC

March 25, 2019

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The below is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino:‎

Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo called Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov today, March 25, on the situation in Venezuela.

The Secretary told Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov that the United States and regional countries will not stand idly by as Russia exacerbates tensions in Venezuela. The continued insertion of Russian military personnel to support the illegitimate regime of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela risks prolonging the suffering of the Venezuelan people who overwhelmingly support interim President Juan Guaido.

The Secretary called on Russia to cease its unconstructive behavior and join other nations, including the overwhelming majority of countries in the Western Hemisphere, who seek a better future for the Venezuelan people.

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Published March 25, 2019 at 03:37PM
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