Tehran - BORNA - The Russian Foreign Ministry says Moscow is deeply alarmed by reports that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were forcibly taken out of the country during US military actions, and is urging Washington to immediately clarify the situation.
In a statement, Moscow on Saturday condemned the US “aggression,” called for “immediate clarification” on President Maduro's whereabouts and lamented that “Ideological hostility has triumphed over businesslike pragmatism,” Sputnik reported.
Russia has also urged all parties to avoid further escalation and resolve differences through dialogue, offering support for diplomatic efforts.
Russia, Cuba, Colombia, Belarus, Brazil, and Chile have condemned what they describe as US aggression against Venezuela.
In Minsk, officials recalled President Alexander Lukashenko’s warning that the US could face a “second Vietnam” in Venezuela.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called for adherence to international law and the UN Charter in response to the strikes.
Argentina and Poland reacted positively to reports of President Nicolás Maduro’s detention.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged restraint from Washington, while noting that the EU does not recognize Maduro as Venezuela’s legitimate president.
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