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Russia, Belarus Condemn US "Aggression" in Venezuela, Demand Maduro's Return

Russian and Belarusian foreign ministers have jointly condemned a US military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. They demanded the immediate release and restoration of Maduro to power, labeling the US action a violation of international legal norms. The US transported the detained couple by warship to face "narco-terrorism" charges in New York. The two ministers emphasized the necessity of resolving the situation through diplomatic dialogue in accordance with international law.

Key Points: Russia & Belarus Condemn US Action in Venezuela

  • Condemn US violation of international law
  • Demand Maduro's immediate release
  • Call for dialogue-based resolution
  • Highlight US narco-terrorism charges
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Russian, Belarusian FMs strongly condemn US aggression against Venezuela

Russian and Belarusian FMs condemn US operation capturing Maduro, demand his release and restoration as president, calling it a violation of international law.

"They're on a ship, and they'll be heading into New York - US President Donald Trump"

Moscow, Jan 4

Russian and Belarusian foreign ministers strongly condemned US aggression against Venezuela during a phone call, the Russian foreign ministry said.

During the call, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov exchanged views on the situation surrounding Venezuela, stressing that Moscow and Minsk are united in condemning actions in violation of international legal norms, Xinhua news agency reported.

They also stressed the unconditional necessity of the immediate release of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, their return to the country's capital, and the restoration of Maduro to the post of head of state.

The two sides further noted the importance of swiftly creating conditions for resolving the situation around Venezuela through dialogue in accordance with international law, the ministry said.

In an early morning operation on Saturday, US Delta forces attacked an army base in Venezuela, capping months of military buildup and picked up Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

They were put on a warship for transportation to New York, where "narco-terrorism" charges have been filed in a federal court, US officials said.

"They're on a ship, and they'll be heading into New York", US President Donald Trump told Fox News. "They went by helicopter on a nice flight. I'm sure they loved it".

Trump has been criticising Maduro, accusing him of being involved in the drug trade and sending gangs to the US.

- IANS

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Priya S
Russia and Belarus are right to condemn this. It's pure hypocrisy. The US lectures everyone on sovereignty but then does this? As Indians, we know the value of non-interference. This is not the way. Dialogue is the only solution.
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Rohit P
Trump's comment about the "nice flight" is in such poor taste. Treating a serious international incident like a reality TV show. 😒 The world is not your playground, sir. Venezuela's people deserve stability, not more chaos imported from outside.
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Sarah B
I have to respectfully disagree with the strong anti-US sentiment here. If the charges of narco-terrorism are true and he was sending drugs to the US, isn't some action justified? It's a complex issue, not simply black and white.
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Vikram M
Geopolitics at its worst. Russia condemns US, US condemns Russia. Meanwhile, the common Venezuelan suffers. We've seen this movie before in Iraq, Libya. Hope India maintains its balanced, independent foreign policy and calls for peaceful resolution.
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Michael C
The method is shocking, but let's not forget Maduro's regime has caused immense suffering to his own people. The economy is destroyed. Maybe this extreme step was seen as the only way? Still, feels like a violation of the UN charter.
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Kavya N

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