MOSCOW/UNITED NATIONS – Russia on Thursday urged the US administration not to make a "fatal mistake" on Venezuela, warning of unpredictable consequences for the Western Hemisphere.
In a statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry called on Washington to refrain from further escalating the situation, “which could lead to unpredictable consequences for the entire Western Hemisphere.”
The ministry reiterated Russia's support for the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, emphasizing the need to protect national interests and sovereignty and to ensure that Latin America remains a zone of peace.
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Meanwhile, the UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on the situation in Venezuela on Tuesday, the Security Council presidency confirmed on Thursday.
"In response to your questions, I can confirm that the Presidency intends to convene a meeting on Venezuela on Tuesday at 3 pm," Laura Miklic, spokeswoman for the Permanent Mission of Slovenia to the United Nations, told Xinhua.
The emergency meeting was reportedly requested by Venezuela.
Slovenia holds the rotating presidency of the Security Council for the month of December.
