Russia condemns U.S. strike on alleged drug vessel near Venezuela

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks during a press conference after addressing the 80th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 27, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Sunday criticised the U.S. strike on a vessel allegedly carrying illegal drugs off the coast of Venezuela.

He said in a phone call with his Venezuelan counterpart Yvan Gil that Moscow strongly condemned the strike.