Russia Affirms Support Of Venezuela's 'Policy' Toward Opposition, Despite US Sanctions

Russia’s Foreign Ministry affirmed its support Wednesday for Venezuela’s “policy” toward opposition groups, weeks after President Barack Obama used executive power to order sanctions against several top Venezuela government officials. The Obama administration previously declared Venezuela a national security threat, due to its harsh tactics against dissidents. “We have confirmed solidarity with the people of Venezuela and our firm support for the policy of the government of President [Nicolas] Maduro aimed at preventing destabilization of the situation, organization of nationwide dialogue with the constructive opposition in order to resolve any emerging problems within the constitutional framework and without any foreign intervention,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said, according to Russian-owned outlet TASS. More…