Russian official calls on Germany to refrain from meddling in Venezuelan affairs

Deputy Director of the Information and Press Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Andrey Nastasin, has urged Germany to refrain from interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs concerning its presidential elections.

“We call on Germany to avoid meddling in the domestic matters of other countries,” Nastasin stated during a briefing, responding to recent comments made by the German Foreign Ministry regarding Venezuela's elections, Caliber.Az reports citing the Russian media.

Nastasin has denounced Germany for interfering in Venezuela's presidential elections. He accused German diplomacy of displaying arrogance towards non-Western nations and disregarding the principle of non-interference in sovereign affairs.

He criticized Berlin’s long-standing habit of attempting to "teach" or reprimand other countries, labeling it a reflection of neocolonial attitudes.

The diplomat emphasised that Venezuela is fully capable of managing its own political processes without external interference.

Additionally, Nastasin pointed out the chaos at Berlin polling stations during the 2021 German parliamentary elections, suggesting that Germany should address its own electoral issues before offering lessons on voting to others.

Nastasin has sharply criticized Germany for its interference in Venezuela's presidential elections.

He accused German diplomacy of demonstrating arrogance towards non-Western countries and ignoring the principle of non-interference in sovereign affairs.

Nastasin further urged Germany to address its own pressing issues, specifically calling for a thorough investigation into the terrorist attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines. He suggested that Germany focus on resolving its internal problems rather than meddling in the electoral processes of other nations.

The Venezuelan presidential elections, held on July 28, saw incumbent President Nicolás Maduro receiving 51.2 per cent of the vote, according to results from the National Electoral Council, which processed 80 per cent of the ballots.