Russia's Lavrov Criticizes U.S. Actions on Venezuela and Iran, Calls for Ukraine Peace Talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticized the United States for actions he described as violating international law, including a reported operation to remove Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and threats against Iran. Lavrov said these moves undermine the international order and damage the U.S.'s reliability. He emphasized Russia's commitment to its ties with Venezuela and Iran and expressed openness to peace talks on Ukraine, urging Washington to share its proposals with Moscow.