Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov warns Mike Pompeo against using force in Venezuela

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has warned his US counterpart Mike Pompeo against any American interference, including using force, in Venezuela which is facing a major leadership crisis.

The Russian foreign ministry said in a statement yesterday, that Lavrov is ready for talks regarding the Venezuelan issue in line with UN principles. The remarks came after US President Donald



Trump reaffirmed earlier this month that military intervention in Venezuela was an option.