Russia, China & Global South Condemn US “Capture” Of Venezuela; World Reacts with Alarm Amidst Calls For Restraint
A dramatic US move in Venezuela has triggered sharp global reactions as major powers question the legality of the action and warn of wider consequences for international stability. Image courtesy: AI modified picture via DALL-E
Major global powers, led by Russia and China, vehemently condemned the United States’ dramatic military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture and removal of President Nicolás Maduro, calling it a blatant breach of international law and a serious threat to global stability.
The US strike and subsequent transfer of Maduro to US custody have ignited one of the sharpest diplomatic crises in recent memory, with world leaders delivering starkly divided reactions.
How did Russia react to the US action in Venezuela?
Russia reacted swiftly, denouncing the operation as “armed aggression” and a grave violation of Venezuelan sovereignty.
Moscow demanded immediate clarification of the events, urged Washington to reconsider its position, and called for the release of the legitimately elected president and his spouse, framing the situation as a dangerous precedent-setting that undermines established norms of nonintervention.
What was China’s position on the US move on Venezuela?
China expressed deep shock, with its foreign ministry condemning the US use of force as “hegemonic behavior” that seriously violates international law and jeopardizes peace and security across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Beijing, a key investor in Venezuelan oil and a longstanding partner, called on the United States to respect sovereignty and adhere to the UN Charter.
How did other nations, and the Global South, react?
Other nations and blocs in the Global South echoed similar concerns. Iran labelled the strike a flagrant violation of sovereignty, while regional neighbours like Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil warned that the action undermines regional stability and could exacerbate humanitarian challenges.
Calls for an UN Security Council meeting and urgent diplomatic engagement have surged amid fears of further escalation.
What was the US allies’ position on the US’ Venezuela action?
In contrast, some Western allies called for restraint and dialogue, even as they voiced support for ending Maduro’s controversial rule.
The international community’s reaction highlights deep fractures over US interventionism and the future of the multilateral order in global geopolitics.
