Russia condemns US strike on alleged drug vessel near Venezuela

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...