World reacts to strikes on Venezuela
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Following are reactions to SaturdayrCOs U.S. strikes on Venezuela.
RUSSIA FOREIGN MINISTRY
rCLThis morning, the United States committed an act of armed aggression against Venezuela. This is deeply concerning and condemnable.rCY
rCLThe pretexts used to justify such actions are unfounded. Ideological animosity has prevailed over business pragmatism and the willingness to build relationships rCibased on trust and predictability.rCY
rCLIn the current situation, it is important, first and foremost, to prevent further escalation and to focus on finding a way out of rCithe situation through
dialogue.rCY
rCLLatin America must remain a zone of peace, as it declared itself to be in 2014. And Venezuela must be guaranteed the right to determine its own destiny without any destructive, let alone military, interference from outside.rCY
rCLWe support the statement by the Venezuelan authorities and the leaders of Latin American countries calling for an immediate meeting of the UN Security Council.rCY
U.S. strikes Venezuela and says its leader, Maduro, has been captured and
flown out of the country
CHINA FOREIGN MINISTRY
ChinarCOs rCiforeign ministry said in rCia statement that it condemned rCithe rCiU.S.
action in Venezuela, which it said violated international law.
rCLChina is deeply shocked rUaand strongly condemns the use of force by the U.S.
against a sovereign rCicountry and rCithe use of force rCiagainst the president rCiof
a country,rCY rUathe foreign ministry said.
rCLChina rCifirmly opposes such hegemonic behaviour by the U.S., which seriously
violates international law, violates VenezuelarCOs sovereignty, rCiand threatens
peace and security in Latin America and the Caribbean. We urge the U.S. to rUaabide by international law and rUathe purposes and principles rCiof the UN Charter and stop violating the sovereignty and security of other countries.rCY
FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER
rCLThe military operation that led to the capture of Nicolas Maduro violates the
principle of not resorting to force, that underpins international law. France reiterates that no lasting political solution can be imposed from the outside and that only sovereign people themselves can decide their future,rCY Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot wrote on X.
CANADA FOREIGN MINISTER
Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand said in a statement that Canada has refused to recognize the ligitimacy of the Maduro regime and opposed the repression of the Venezuelan people.
rCLIn keeping with our long-standing committment of upholding the rule of law and democracy, Canada calls on all parties to respect the international law
and we stand by the people of Venezuela and their desire to live in peaceful and democratic society.rCY
Ms. Anand said Canada is engaging with its international partners and monitoring developments closely.
ARGENTINE PRESIDENT JAVIER MILEI
rCLFREEDOM MOVES FORWARD. LONG LIVE FREEDOM DAMMIT,rCY wrote Milei, a strong regional ally of Donald Trump.
Milei uploaded a video with his statement on X, where he is seen talking at a summit and describing Maduro as a threat for the region and backing the pressure rCiTrump was putting rCion Caracas.
rCLThe time to have a timid approach on this subject has passed,rCY Milei had said, according to a video on his X account.
MEXICAN MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
rCLThe Mexican government strongly condemns and rejects the military actions carried out unilaterally in recent hours by the armed forces of the United States of America against targets in the territory of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, in clear violation of Article 2 of the Charter of the United Nations.rCY
rCLMexico emphatically reiterates that dialogue and negotiation are the only legitimate and effective means of resolving existing differences, and
therefore reaffirms its willingness to support any efforts to facilitate dialogue, mediation, or accompaniment that contribute to preserving regional peace and avoiding confrontation.rCY
BRITISH PRIME MINISTER KEIR STARMER
rCLI want to establish the facts first. I want to speak to President Trump. I want to speak to allies. I can be absolutely clear that we were not involved ... and I always say and believe we should all uphold international law,rCY Starmer said in a statement to British broadcasters.
BRAZILrCOS PRESIDENT LUIZ INACIO LULA DA SILVA ON X:
rCLThe bombings on Venezuelan rUaterritory and the capture of its president cross
an unacceptable line. These acts represent a grave affront to VenezuelarCOs sovereignty and yet another extremely dangerous precedent for the entire international community.rCY
rCLAttacking countries in flagrant violation of international law is the first step toward a world of violence, chaos, and instability, where the law of the strongest prevails over multilateralism.rCY
UKRAINErCOS FOREIGN MINISTER ANDRII SYBIHA:
rCLUkraine has consistently defended the right of nations to live freely, free of dictatorship, oppression, and human rights violations. The Maduro regime
has violated all such principles in every respect.rCY
rCLWe stand for further developments in accordance with the principles of international law, prioritising democracy, human rights, and the interests of Venezuelans.rCY
BELARUS PRESIDENT ALEXANDER LUKASHENKO
rCLThe President of Belarus CATEGORICALLY CONDEMNS the act of American aggression against Venezuela. Alexander Lukashenko spoke about the
consequences just recently in an interview with American journalists. In particular, he said that rCLit will be a second Vietnam. And the Americans donrCOt
need it,rCY Belta news agency cited Natalia Eismont, spokesperson for Lukashenko, as saying
ECUADOR PRESIDENT GABRIEL NOBOA
rCLThe time is coming for all the narco-Chavista criminals. Their structure will
finally collapse rCiacross the entire continent,rCY he wrote on X.
rCLTo Corina Machado, Edmundo Gonzalez, and the Venezuelan people: rCiit is time
to reclaim your country. You have an ally in Ecuador.rCY
URUGUAY FOREIGN MINISTRY
rCLThe Government of the Eastern Republic of Uruguay is following with close attention and serious concern the events that have been reported from
Venezuela in recent hours, including U.S. air strikes against Venezuelan military installations and civilian infrastructure.rCY
rCLUruguay rCirejects, as it always has, military intervention by one country in
the territory of another and reaffirms the importance of respecting international law and the UN Charter, in rCiparticular the basic principle that States must refrain from resorting to the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations.rCY
PERU FOREIGN MINISTRY
rCLThe Government of Peru calls for a prompt solution to the political situation
in Venezuela, in rCifavor of a transition with full respect for international law and human rights, as well as attention to the legitimate and genuine aspirations of the Venezuelan people to live in rCidemocracy with the support of
the regional community.
rCLThe illegitimate government of Nicol|is Maduro violated the human rights of the Venezuelan people and subjected them to torture and arbitrary and illegal detentions, destroying the rule of law and causing an unprecedented migration crisis in the region.rCY
EUROPEAN UNION HIGH REPRESENTATIVE FOR rUaFOREIGN AFFAIRS KAJA KALLAS:
rCLI have spoken with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and our Ambassador in Caracas. The EU is closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela.rCY
rCLThe EU has repeatedly stated that Mr Maduro lacks legitimacy and has defended
a peaceful transition. Under all circumstances, the principles of
international law and the UN Charter must be respected. We call for restraint.rCY
EUROPEAN COMMISSION PRESIDENT URSULA VON DER LEYEN:
rCLFollowing rCivery closely the situation in Venezuela. We stand by the people of
Venezuela and support a peaceful and democratic transition. Any solution must respect international law and the UN Charter.rCY
CHILErCOS PRESIDENT GABRIEL BORIC ON X:
rCLAs the Government of Chile, we express our concern and condemnation of the military actions of the United States in Venezuela and call for a peaceful solution to the serious crisis affecting the country.rCY
rCLChile reaffirms its commitment to the basic principles of international law, such as the prohibition of the use of force, non-intervention, the peaceful settlement of international disputes, and the territorial integrity of States.rCY
COLOMBIArCOS PRESIDENT GUSTAVO PETRO ON X:
rCLThe Government of the Republic of Colombia views with deep concern the reports of explosions and unusual air activity in recent hours in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, as well as the resulting escalation of tension in the region.
rCLColombia reaffirms its unconditional commitment to the principles enshrined in the UN Charter, in particular respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States, the prohibition of the use or threat of use rCiof force, and the peaceful settlement of international disputes. In this regard, the Colombian Government rejects any unilateral military action that could aggravate the situation or put the civilian population at risk.
IRANrCOS SUPREME LEADER AYATOLLAH ALI KHAMENEI:
rCLWhat matters is that when a person realizes the enemy is arrogantly trying to
impose something on the country, on the officials, on the government, and on the nation, one must stand firmly against the enemy and bare onerCOs chest in resistance. We will not yield to the enemy.rCY
rCLRelying on Almighty God, trusting in God, and with confidence in the support of the people, God willing and by divine grace, we will bring the enemy to its knees.rCY
SPANISH FOREIGN MINISTRY:
rCLSpain calls for de-escalation and moderation, and for action to always be taken in accordance with international law and the principles of the UN Charter.rCY
rCLIn this regard, Spain is willing to offer its good offices to achieve a peaceful and negotiated solution to the current crisis.rCY
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO PRIME MINISTER KAMLA PERSAD-BISSESSAR
rCLEarlier this morning, Saturday 3rd January 2026, the United States commenced military operations within the territory of Venezuela.
rCLTrinidad and Tobago is NOT a participant in any of these ongoing military operations. Trinidad and Tobago continues to maintain peaceful relations with the people of Venezuela.rCY
RODERICH KIESEWETTER, PROMINENT MP FROM GERMANYrCOS CONSERVATIVE CHRISTIAN DEMOCRATIC UNION:
rCLWith President Trump, the U.S. are abandoning the rules-based order that has shaped us since 1945.rCY
rCLThe coup in Venezuela marks rUaa return to the old U.S. doctrine from before 1940: a mindset of thinking in terms of spheres of influence, where the law of force rules, not international law.rCY
rCLTrump is destroying what was left of any trust in the U.S.rCY
JUERGEN HARDT, FOREIGN POLICY SPOKESMAN OF GERMAN CONSERVATIVESrCO PARLIAMENTARY
GROUP:
rCLFor many years, Maduro suppressed civil rUasociety in Venezuela and supported
terrorism and drugs in the region as a tool of power to destabilise his opponents. This was a violation of international law. rCL
rCLFrom a human rights perspective, the end of his rule is good news.rCY
BRITAINrCOS REFORM UK PARTY LEADER NIGEL FARAGE
rCLThe American actions in Venezuela overnight are unorthodox and contrary to international law - but if they make China and Russia think twice, it may be
a rCigood thing.rCY
rCLI hope the Venezuelan people can now turn a new leaf without Maduro.rCY
ITALIAN OPPOSITION PARTY LEADER AND FORMER PRIME MINISTER GIUSEPPE CONTE:
rCLThe American aggression against Venezuela has no legal basis. We are facing a
blatant violation of international law, which certifies the dominance of the strongest and best equipped militarily... I hope that the entire international community will make its voice heard and that everyone will understand that if rules only apply to enemies and not to friends, no one can feel safe anymore. Nor can the illiberal nature of a governmentrCOs rule justify an attack to a sovereign state.rCY
UK CHATHAM HOUSE THINK TANKrCOS PROGRAMME DIRECTOR FOR INTERNATIONAL LAW, MARC WELLER
rCLInternational law prohibits the use of force as a means of national policy. Short of a U.N. Chapter VII mandate, force is only available in response to an armed attack or possibly to rescue a population under imminent threat of extermination.rCY
rCLClearly, none of these requirements are fulfilled by the armed operation against Venezuela. The U.S. interest in repressing the drugs trade or claims that the Maduro government was in essence a criminal enterprise offers no
legal justification.rCY
INDONESIArCOS FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESPERSON, YVONNE MEWENGKANG:
Indonesia is monitoring developments in rCiVenezuela to ensure the safety of its
citizens.rCY
rCLIndonesia also calls on all relevant parties to prioritize peaceful resolution through de-escalation and dialogue, while prioritizing the protection of civilians.rCY
rCLIndonesia emphasizes the importance of respecting international law and the principles of the UN Charter.rCY
G&M
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