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EU Urges De-Escalation as U.S. Claims Strike on Venezuela's Maduro

The European Union has expressed grave concern over the situation in Venezuela, calling for de-escalation and respect for international law. This comes after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed a successful military strike resulted in the capture and removal of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Venezuela has denounced the action as "military aggression" by the United States. The EU is prioritizing the safety of its citizens in the country while supporting a peaceful, democratic resolution to the crisis.

Key Points: EU Calls for Restraint in Venezuela Amid U.S. Military Action

  • EU urges restraint and peaceful solution
  • U.S. claims strike capturing Maduro
  • Venezuela denounces military aggression
  • Safety of EU citizens is top priority
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EU urges de-escalation in Venezuela

EU urges de-escalation in Venezuela as U.S. claims strike capturing Maduro. Follow live updates on the crisis and international response.

"The European Union calls for de-escalation and a resolution in full respect of international law. – Antonio Costa"

Brussels, Jan 3

European Council President Antonio Costa said on Saturday the European Union was following the situation in Venezuela "with great concern" and urged de-escalation.

"The European Union calls for de-escalation and a resolution in full respect of international law and the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations," he wrote on X.

He said the bloc would continue to support a peaceful, democratic and inclusive solution in Venezuela, and backed efforts by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, working with member states, to ensure the safety of European citizens in the country.

Earlier on Saturday, Kallas said the EU was closely monitoring developments and called for restraint, stressing that the principles of international law and the United Nations Charter must be respected.

Kallas said she had spoken with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the EU Ambassador in Caracas, adding that the safety of EU citizens in Venezuela was the bloc's top priority, Xinhua news agency reported. US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States has struck Venezuela and captured its President Nicolas Maduro, who was flown out of the country along with his wife.

"The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country," Trump said in a Truth Social post, adding that the operation "was done in conjunction with US Law Enforcement."

He also announced a news conference scheduled for 11 am local time (1600 GMT) on Saturday at Mar-a-Lago, Florida.

Venezuela on Saturday denounced the "military aggression" by the United States, after large explosions were heard and aircraft were seen over the capital Caracas earlier in the day.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As an Indian living abroad, this news is shocking. It reminds me of the importance of strong, sovereign foreign policy. No country should interfere in another's internal affairs so brazenly. Hope the safety of all citizens, including the EU nationals mentioned, is ensured.
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Priya S
The EU statement sounds good on paper - "peaceful, democratic solution" - but where was this urgency before? Often, Western powers act only when their own citizens are at risk. The Venezuelan people have suffered for years. The solution must come from within, not through foreign intervention.
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Rohit P
Wow! This is like a Hollywood movie plot. Trump announcing a military strike on Truth Social? Unbelievable. The world order is changing fast. India must watch this closely and strengthen its own defense and diplomatic channels. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
Respectfully, I think the EU's response is too weak. Just "following with great concern" and urging restraint when a sovereign nation is attacked? It shows the limitations of international bodies. The UN Charter principles have been blatantly violated. Stronger condemnation is needed.
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Meera T
My heart goes out to the ordinary people of Caracas who heard explosions over their city. No matter the politics, civilians always pay the highest price. Hope for a swift return to peace and stability. The focus now must be on humanitarian aid and rebuilding trust.

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