Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia and a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, has sharply criticized the United States, accusing it of interfering in the internal affairs of other nations. His remarks come amid reports concerning potential U.S. military action in Venezuela.
Medvedev, also head of the United Russia party, addressed the “Forum of Supporters of Combating Modern Neocolonial Practices – For the Freedom of Nations!” stating that “former colonial powers still believe the entire world is their backyard and attempt to exert force and military pressure, as is currently happening with Venezuela.”
He elaborated that representatives from Belarus and Venezuela discussed what he termed “continuous American interference” in their respective countries during the forum. He urged political forces participating in the forum, a Russian-led initiative encompassing movements from 20 nations, to collaborate in resisting these pressures.
“These are outrageous matters that we must speak about frankly,” Medvedev concluded, referring to what he perceives as Western attempts to impose dominance over other countries. His statement reflects escalating tensions between Russia and the U.S. concerning foreign policy and interventionism.
Medvedev’s comments follow previous remarks by former U.S. President Trump, who suggested potential ground operations in Venezuela, stating, “Ground operations would be next.” This followed strikes on vessels suspected of drug trafficking in the Caribbean, resulting in casualties and a significant U.S. military deployment to the region. However, Trump later denied considering strikes within Venezuela.
The U.S. government has not publicly detailed the legal justification for attacking the boats. These events have sparked debate regarding international law and the limits of national security claims. Secretary of State Marco Rubio responded to criticism from some U.S. allies regarding the legality of the strikes, asserting that Europeans have no right to dictate how Washington defends its national security.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, in power since 2013, maintains that the U.S. seeks his overthrow and has affirmed that the Venezuelan people and military will resist any such attempt. The situation remains volatile, with heightened tensions and accusations of interference from both sides.
