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Russia Demands US Free Maduro, Calls Him "Legitimately Elected" Leader

The Russian Foreign Ministry has publicly urged the United States to release captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, calling them the legitimate leaders of a sovereign nation. This demand follows a U.S. military operation that captured Maduro in Caracas, after which he was indicted on drug trafficking and narco-terrorism charges in New York. Former President Trump hailed the operation as a demonstration of American power, stating Maduro will face trial on U.S. soil. The incident marks a significant escalation in the long-standing tensions between the United States and Venezuela.

Key Points: Russia Urges US to Release Captured Venezuelan President Maduro

  • Russia demands Maduro's release
  • US captured Maduro in military operation
  • Maduro faces US drug trafficking charges
  • Tensions escalate between US and Venezuela
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Russia urges US to release Maduro, calls for dialogue

Russia calls for the release of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, captured by the US on drug charges, urging dialogue between the two nations.

"We strongly urge the US leadership to reconsider their position and release the legitimately elected president of a sovereign country. - Russian Foreign Ministry"

Moscow, January 4

The Russian Foreign Ministry urged the United States to release Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, calling them the "legitimately elected leaders" and stressing that issues between the two countries should be resolved through dialogue.

In a post on X, the Russian MFA shared, "In view of the confirmed reports about Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his spouse being in the United States, we strongly urge the US leadership to reconsider their position and release the legitimately elected president of a sovereign country and his spouse."

"We highlight the need to create conditions for resolving any existing issues between the United States and Venezuela through dialogue," the post read.

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured in Caracas and flown out of the country in a joint operation involving intelligence agencies and US law enforcement.

Trump said that Maduro and his wife, who were captured in Caracas during a US military operation, have been indicted on charges of alleged "drug trafficking and narco-terrorism conspiracies" in the Southern District of New York, and will face trial.

Trump said, "No nation in the world could achieve what America achieved yesterday or frankly, in just a short period of time. All Venezuelan military capacities were rendered powerless as the men and women of our military, working with US law enforcement, successfully captured Maduro in the dead of night."

"It was dark, and it was deadly, but he was captured along with his wife, Cilia Flores, both of whom now face American justice. Maduro and Flores have been indicted in the Southern District of New York," he said.

Trump said that Maduro and his wife "will soon face the full might of American justice and stand trial on American soil" for their alleged role in drug trafficking, adding that they are currently being taken to New York, with authorities to decide later whether the trial will be held in New York or Florida.

According to an unsealed indictment shared by Attorney General Pamela Bondi on X, Maduro and Flores face multiple counts of statutory allegations related to "drug trafficking and narco-terrorism conspiracies".

The capture of Maduro comes amid rising tensions between the United States and Venezuela.

- ANI

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Priya S
While the drug trafficking charges are serious, the method is shocking. A military operation to capture a head of state? This feels like something from a movie, not real diplomacy. It sets a terrible example. What's stopping other powerful nations from doing the same? The world needs rules, not raids. 🤔
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Aditya G
Interesting to see Russia positioning itself as the voice of reason here. The US action is blatant overreach, no doubt. But let's not forget, Maduro's government has its own long list of problems. The Venezuelan people have suffered for years. Justice is needed, but this "capture" feels more like a political stunt by Trump.
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Sarah B
As someone living in India, this makes me uneasy. We believe in sovereignty and non-interference. If a foreign power can just snatch your leader, what does that mean for smaller nations? The UN seems powerless. Dialogue is always the better path, even if it's difficult.
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Karthik V
Trump's boasting is the worst part. "No nation in the world could achieve what America achieved..." This isn't an achievement, it's an act of aggression. It solves nothing for the Venezuelan people's daily struggles. The focus should be on helping them, not on televised arrests. Very short-sighted.
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Nikhil C
A respectful criticism of Russia's stance: while their call for dialogue is correct, calling Maduro "legitimately elected" is a stretch given the widespread reports of election irregularities. Two wrongs don't make a right. The US action is illegal, but that doesn't automatically make Maduro a saint. The situation is a mess.

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