“As a result of unilateral US restrictive measures, the total volume of blocked Venezuelan assets is more than $ 116 billion,” Zakharova said during a briefing.
She noted that in this way Venezuela was deprived of the opportunity to purchase diagnostic medicines, vaccines, personal protective equipment, medical equipment and supplies.
Earlier, the US delegation blocked the Russian draft Security Council statement, condemning the attempt to invade Venezuela and calling for respect for the sovereignty of the Bolivarian Republic.