Ukraine reminds of Maduro's illegitimacy after US operation

Ukraine has commented on the US armed operation in Venezuela on 3 January, saying it supports further developments in line with the principles of international law and the priorities of democracy, human rights and the interests of Venezuelans.

Source: Andrii Sybiha, Foreign Minister of Ukraine on X (Twitter)

Details: Sybiha said that Ukraine did not recognise Maduro's legitimacy after elections and violence against protesters.

Quote: "Ukraine 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.

Democratic countries and human rights organisations across the globe have emphasised his regime's widespread crimes, violence, torture, oppression, abuse of all basic freedoms, stolen votes and destruction of democracy and the rule of law…

…The people of Venezuela must have a chance for a normal life, security, prosperity and human dignity. We will continue to support their right to such normality, respect and freedom.

We stand for further developments in accordance with the principles of international law, prioritising democracy, human rights and the interests of Venezuelans."

Background:

• Explosions have been reported in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, on the morning of 3 January. A state of emergency has been declared in Venezuela over what authorities described as an "extremely serious military aggression carried out by the current government of the United States".
• US President Donald Trump has said that his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolás Maduro and Maduro's wife had been captured and taken out of the country as part of a special operation.

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