03.01.2026 14:30
The United States conducted consecutive airstrikes in Venezuela. Following this, President Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife had been captured and removed from the country. Trump's statement resonated in the international community, and world leaders reacted one after another. Argentine President Javier Milei congratulated the United States in a statement posted on his social media account, saying, "Long live Freedom."
An operation was carried out by the United States around 02:00 country time in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. It was learned from a statement made by U.S. President Donald Trump that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were detained and taken out of the country. Following this development, many countries issued statements.
RUSSIA: EXTREMELY CONCERNING
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the U.S. attack on Venezuela, describing it as "extremely concerning."
In a statement from the ministry, it was reminded that the U.S. carried out an armed attack against Venezuela this morning, stating, "This is an extremely concerning situation that must be condemned."
The statement emphasized that the excuses used to justify such actions are baseless, indicating that ideological hostility has overshadowed the desire for business-oriented pragmatism and trust-based, predictable relationships.
In the current situation, it was emphasized that it is essential to prevent further escalation of tensions and to focus on finding a way out through dialogue, stating, "We believe that all parties with accusations against each other should seek solutions to problems through dialogue. We are ready to support them in this regard."
"WE CONFIRM THAT WE SUPPORT THE PATH FOLLOWED BY THE GOVERNMENT"
The statement noted that Latin America should continue to remain a region of peace, asserting, "Venezuela's right to self-determination must be guaranteed without destructive, especially military, external intervention. We reaffirm our support for the path followed by the Bolivarian government, which aims to protect the national interests and sovereignty of the country, in solidarity with the Venezuelan people."
It was reported that Russia supported the call of Venezuelan officials and leaders of Latin American countries for an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), and it was stated that the Russian Embassy in Venezuela was operating normally.
COLOMBIA
Colombian President Gustavo Petro stated on social media, "Caracas is currently under attack. They have attacked Venezuela. They are bombing with missiles. OAS and UN must convene immediately."
IRAN
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the U.S. military attack on Venezuela's "territorial integrity and sovereignty" in a written statement.
The statement emphasized that the U.S. armed attack against Venezuela is contrary to the purposes and principles of the United Nations (UN) Charter, and called on the UN to condemn the attack.
SPAIN OFFERS MEDIATION
Spain offered to mediate between the parties. The official news agency EFE reported that all information regarding the explosions resulting from airstrikes in different regions of Caracas had been collected, and that Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares spoke with the Ambassador by phone and received confirmation that all personnel were safe. EFE also reported that Albares initiated telephone diplomacy with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas and his counterparts in the EU regarding developments in Venezuela.
SUPPORT FOR THE U.S. FROM THE FAR-RIGHT DEPUTY
Santiago Abascal, leader of the far-right Vox Party in Spain, expressed support for the U.S. in a statement made on the social media platform of the U.S.-based X company. Abascal stated, "Maduro's drug terrorist regime must surrender immediately and must save the Venezuelan people, whom it has ruthlessly tortured, from suffering."
CUBA
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel condemned the U.S., which he held responsible for the attacks on Venezuela. In a statement made on the social media platform of the American X company, Diaz-Canel expressed support for Venezuela, which has been subjected to airstrikes. Cuban President Diaz-Canel stated, "Cuba condemns the U.S. attack on Venezuela, which constitutes a crime, and calls for an urgent response from the international community." Highlighting that a peaceful region is being subjected to brutal attacks, Diaz-Canel accused the U.S. of "applying state terrorism against the Venezuelan people and the American continent."
SUPPORT FOR THE U.S. FROM ARGENTINA
Argentinian President Javier Milei stated in a statement published on his social media account regarding the attack, "Long live Freedom."