UN Security Council Urges De-escalation in Venezuela Crisis

On Tuesday, December 23, 2025, the United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting to address the escalating tensions in Venezuela. The overwhelming majority of members called for respect for the UN Charter and urged all parties to exercise restraint to avoid further conflict.

Samuel Moncada Acosta, Venezuela’s permanent representative to the United Nations, warned that ‘the ambition is continental,’ accusing the United States of enforcing a modern Monroe Doctrine. He condemned the seizure of oil tankers by U.S. troops and described what he called a de facto naval blockade as a threat to international law and regional stability.

Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia joined the chorus of criticism, calling the United States’ actions ‘a genuine act of aggression’ that violates key norms of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and Security Council resolutions. He cautioned that the message extends beyond Venezuela, targeting any nation seeking independent economic or political paths.

Sun Lei, China’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, urged the United States to end its ‘campaign against Venezuela,’ stressing that sanctions and blockades undermine the sovereignty and legitimate rights of Latin American and Caribbean nations. He affirmed that independent cooperation among sovereign states must be respected and supported.

Analysts say the Security Council’s unified stance highlights growing concern over unilateral measures and their impact on global governance. With food, fuel and medical supplies already strained in Venezuela, more prolonged blockades could deepen humanitarian challenges and fuel regional migration.

For young global citizens and business leaders, the crisis underscores the broader debate on sovereignty, international law and the role of major powers in shaping regional order. As the world watches, calls for dialogue and multilateral solutions are gaining momentum.

The emergency session marks a rare moment of consensus among permanent members, signaling potential pathways to de-escalation. Whether diplomatic channels can prevail remains to be seen, but for now, the Security Council has sent a clear message: peace and cooperation must guide international relations.

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UN Security Council members urge deescalation of tensions in Venezuela

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