President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said, it is obvious “the people of Venezuela are going through a very difficult time”, however, “the only way out is through peaceful and democratic procedures, not through sending murderers to further exacerbate the situation”.
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| Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine. Photo: @ZelenskkyUa |
According to cfr.org:
Formerly one of the wealthiest countries in South America, a sharp decline in oil prices in the early 2010s plunged oil-dependent Venezuela into a downward spiral, engulfing the country in a deep political and economic crisis that persists today.
The Ukrainian President described “reports of Russian Wagner mercenaries being spotted in Venezuela” as “worrying”.
According to President Zelenskyy: “Worrying reports of Russian Wagner mercenaries being spotted in Venezuela alongside government forces. Wherever these thugs go, they bring death and destabilization.
This is a clear example of Russia’s shameless meddling in other countries’ affairs, as well as its usual strategy of sowing chaos around the world.
We see that the people of Venezuela are going through a very difficult time. And the only way out is through peaceful and democratic procedures, not through sending murderers to further exacerbate the situation.
We condemn the use of force against peaceful protesters and urge everyone to respect the people’s choice. True leaders don’t hide from their own people behind mercenaries’ backs.”
