President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) spoke by telephone this Wednesday (14) with the Russian dictator, Vladimir Putin, on which occasion they both agreed on the analysis of the situation in Venezuela, as highlighted by the Kremlin.
“The leaders exchanged opinions on international current affairs, with special attention to the situation in Venezuela”, highlights the official note issued by the Kremlin.
According to the statement, Lula and Putin agreed on the need to guarantee “the state sovereignty and national interests of the Bolivarian Republic.”
The two expressed “concern” about the use of force and violation of international law in the region, following the capture of dictator Nicolás Maduro by US forces on January 3.
Furthermore, they highlighted the importance of “continuing to coordinate efforts, including within the UN and through BRICS, to reduce tension in Latin America and other regions of the world.”
The initiative for the connection came from the Brazilian side, according to the Russian regime. Hours earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had already welcomed the policy of Venezuela’s interim dictator, Delcy Rodríguez, in defending the country’s sovereignty in the face of Washington’s “illegal operation”.
“We observe with great interest, concern and sympathy how the Venezuelan authorities defend their rights and independence, while demonstrating flexibility and expressing their willingness to dialogue with the US,” Lavrov said at a press conference.
