The administration, trump said that the introduction of Russian troops in Venezuela «direct threat» and reminded of additional sanctions

Newly, the special envoy of the President of trump in Venezuela, Elliot Abrams warned that the administration may introduce sanctions against Russia if the country will continue its intervention in Venezuela.

Abrams stated that he already presented the list to Secretary of state Mike Pompeo, including diplomatic pressure and economic sanctions to be imposed against Russia if it continues to send military personnel to Caracas.

«We have a list of options that we provided to the Secretary. We can do a lot from an economic point of view, from the point of view of sanctions, said Abrams at a press briefing. — We have options, and for the Russians it would be a mistake to think that they have a free hand».

The administration, trump said that the introduction of Russian troops in Venezuela «direct threat» and reminded of additional sanctionsThe administration, trump said that the introduction of Russian troops in Venezuela «direct threat» and reminded of additional sanctionsSpecial envoy of the President of trump in Venezuela Elliott Abrams. Source: flickr

On Friday, March 29, the White house has asked Russia and other countries that support President Nicolas Maduro, who consider the possibility of sending troops to Venezuela, calling such actions a direct threat to peace and security in the region.

The announcement came after this week in Caracas landed two Russian aircraft on Board of which were about 100 Russian soldiers. This move was seen as attempt of Russian to support Maduro, on which the United States and other regional allies are trying to pressure him to resign. The United States and other countries, the recognized leader of democratic forces of Juan, Guido interim President.

The Russian government has told the local media that the visit is part of routine military cooperation and exercises. But the United States warned that Moscow escalates tensions and undermines efforts to restore democracy in the South American country.

Pompeo previously warned that the United States will not «stand idle» in that time, as the Russian send troops to Venezuela. Trump has been even more forthright in his statements.

«Russia needs to leave,» the President said.

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