US Vs Venezuela Oil War Heats Up: Putin’s Chilling Warning To ‘PIRATE’ Trump
Russia has sharply condemned the United States’ blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers, likening it to modern piracy and warning Western actions threaten peace across Latin America. At a Moscow press briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that Washington’s stated desire to “destroy and put pressure on Venezuela” undermines regional stability, calling for Latin America to remain a zone of peace. Zakharova also reaffirmed Russia’s support for the government of President Nicolás Maduro. The comments come amid escalating U.S. efforts to intercept oil tankers linked to Venezuela, actions that have drawn criticism from Moscow and stirred tensions with Europe. While Russia frames the blockade as coercive and unlawful, the EU has been focused on its own maritime concerns — from “shadow fleets” to protecting critical underwater infrastructure — underscoring deep geopolitical divisions over freedom of navigation, sanctions enforcement, and energy security.
