Russia demands the release of Nicolas Maduro from prison in the United States

Russia insists on the immediate release of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife from prison in the United States. This was stated by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during a speech at the general political discussion of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly; the broadcast is available on the department’s YouTube channel.

“We insist on the speedy release of the Venezuelan leader and his wife and the non-repetition of such excesses in the future,” the diplomat said.