Turkish President Erdogan:

Türkiye is among the leading countries in the world that defend justice, legitimacy, and international law everywhere.

Turkish President Erdogan:

Wherever it occurs in the world, we do not approve of any action that violates political legitimacy or international law.

In the case of Venezuela as well, we are striving to do what is best and most right—both for Türkiye and for our friendly Venezuelan people.

Turkish President Erdogan:

President Maduro and the people of Venezuela have shown on many occasions that they are friends of our nation.

As two friendly countries, we have given importance and priority to standing in solidarity with one another during difficult times. Today, we act with the same understanding.

It is a fact that violations of countries’ sovereign rights and the breach of international law are risky steps that could lead to serious complications on a global scale.

🇷🇺🔥🇺🇸 Russia Blasts U.S. Coup in Venezuela at UN: “The Bell Now Tolls Across the Region”

In a scathing address to the UN Security Council, Russia condemned the U.S. abduction of President Maduro and warned that Washington’s regime-change war in Venezuela threatens the future of international law itself.

Key lines from Russia’s statement:
• “A harbinger of a return to the era of lawlessness and U.S. domination by force”
• “No justification for the crimes cynically perpetrated by the United States in Caracas”
• “Washington’s true aim is unbridled control over Venezuela’s natural resources”
• “The bell now tolls… for the future of the United Nations itself”

Russia called on the world to:
– Reject U.S. militarism and neocolonialism
– Demand Maduro’s immediate release
– Defend the UN Charter before it’s meaningless

“Failing to hear this call is cowardice. It is to bless the encroachments of international law and reject civilized conduct.”

If you stay silent now, who’s next?

Maduro in court:

I am the the President of Venezuela, I consider myself a prisoner of war. I was captured at my home in Caracas.

Turkish President Erdogan:

During our phone conversation with U.S. President Mr. Trump, we conveyed our country’s sensitivities to him.

We emphasized that Venezuela should not be dragged into instability.

Türkiye and the Turkish nation will continue to stand by the friendly people of Venezuela in their struggle for prosperity, peace, and development.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha:

Russia has been targeting American businesses in Ukraine systemically.

Cilia Flores was brought before a New York judge alongside her husband Nicolás Maduro, with her lawyer saying she suffered “significant injuries” during the U.S. raid that led to their arrest.

Reporter: Have you spoken with oil companies about going into Venezuela?

Trump: I have.

Reporter: Which ones? Any commitments?

Trump: Basically all of them. They want to go in very badly.

Reporter: Did you speak with them before the operation?

Trump: Yes — before and after.

Trump’s presidential approval rating rises to 42%, highest since October.

Source: Reuters/Ipsos poll

Trump:

Minnesota’s Corrupt Governor will possibly leave office before his Term is up but, in any event, will not be running again because he was caught, REDHANDED, along with Ilhan Omar, and others of his Somali friends, stealing Tens of Billions of Taxpayer Dollars.

Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen:

We are not at a point where we are thinking that a takeover of our country might happen overnight.

We are trying to establish a direct line with Washington.

BBC journalists have been banned from describing the Venezuelan leader’s capture as a kidnapping.

Source

The Trump administration is pressuring Venezuela’s interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, to make pro-U.S. moves or face further military action.

U.S. demands include cracking down on drug trafficking, expelling Iranian and Cuban operatives, and halting oil sales to U.S. adversaries.

Washington also expects her to eventually allow free elections and step aside, though not soon.

Source: POLITICO

Polish PM Tusk on Greenland:

No-one will take seriously a weak and divided Europe: neither enemy nor ally.

One for all, and all for one.

Otherwise, we are finished.

Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado:

We will turn Venezuela into the main ally of the United States in Latin America.

Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado:

We will turn Venezuela into the energy hub of the Americas.

We will open markets.

Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado:

I’m planning to go back to Venezuela as soon as possible.