Summary
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov asked President Donald Trump's administration to explain why they seized a Venezuelan oil tanker. Relations between the U.S. and Venezuela have been tense recently. Lavrov emphasized the need for more information about the tanker and its cargo.
Key Facts
- The U.S. seized a Venezuelan oil tanker recently.
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov wants an explanation from the Trump administration.
- Lavrov spoke about the issue through Russia's Tass news agency.
- Tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela have been high in recent months.
- President Trump has publicly called for a change in Venezuela's leadership.
- Chevron, a U.S. company, is buying oil from Venezuela.
- Lavrov is concerned about potentially illegal oil volumes on the tanker.
