04.01.2026 19:12
Russia has given tacit approval for the U.S. operation against Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Dmitriy Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council, stated that U.S. President Donald Trump's actions towards Venezuela are "illegal but consistent."
Russia's Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitriy Medvedev evaluated the U.S. military operation that detained Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in an interview with the Russian news agency TASS.
"ILLEGAL BUT CONSISTENT" Emphasizing that the U.S. has lost the right to criticize some of Russia's actions, Medvedev stated, "Maduro has repeatedly said that the main goal of the current U.S. administration is to plunder oil and other minerals. Trump does not hide this."
Russia's Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitriy Medvedev Medvedev pointed out that the U.S. constantly targets the resources of other countries, stating, "You cannot deny that Trump's behavior is obviously illegal, yet consistent. He and his team are very rigid in defending their country's national interests."
WHAT HAPPENED? In the capital of Venezuela, Caracas, explosions and aircraft sounds were heard around 02:00 local time yesterday. The Venezuelan government accused the U.S. of carrying out attacks on civilian and military facilities in various regions of the country following the explosions. Trump announced that a large-scale attack was carried out against Maduro and that Maduro and his wife were taken out of the country.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi also stated that a criminal complaint had been filed against Maduro and his wife Flores in the U.S., with accusations against Maduro of "drug terrorism, cocaine trafficking, and possession of machine guns and destructive devices against the U.S."
While Maduro was being brought to New York City, the Venezuelan government called on the international community to condemn the U.S., with some countries criticizing the attack while others supported the U.S. with their statements.