United Nations Security Council (UNSC) members on Friday voiced concern over rising tensions between the United States and Venezuela, while Russia accused Washington of following a shoot-first “cowboy” approach in targeting alleged drug boats.

Russia’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Vassily Nebenzia, told a meeting of the 15-member U.N. council that Venezuela had every reason to believe the United States was ready to move from threats to action against it.

Countries including U.S. allies France, Greece and Denmark called for de-escalation and dialogue to resolve tensions, and adherence to international law.

The United States has struck several vessels allegedly carrying drugs off the coast of Venezuela in recent weeks. The U.S. representative to the U.N. meeting, John Kelly, said

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