Russia condemns US strike on alleged drug vessel near Venezuela

Lavrov criticises the US strike on a vessel allegedly carrying illegal drugs off the coast of Venezuela

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

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Sunday criticised the US 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.

"The ministers expressed serious concern over Washington's escalating actions in the Caribbean Sea, which could have far-reaching consequences for the region," Russian foreign ministry said in a statement.

Four people were killed in the Oct 3 strike on the vessel which Washington accused of transporting "substantial amounts of narcotics - headed to America to poison our people."