The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is set to convene an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss the recent military operation and capture of the deposed Venezuelan dictator, Nicolas Maduro and his wife by the United States.
The US on Saturday captured Venezuelan dictator Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, after conducting a targeted military operation. This action was taken in alignment with US allegations that Maduro was involved in drug trafficking and had rigged the 2024 election.
Sachdev, in an interview with ANI, said that Flores, a member of the Venezuelan parliament, is considered a key figure in Maduro's administration and is accused of being involved in drug trafficking. The US reportedly abducted her to prevent her from rallying support for Maduro in Venezuela.
China condemned the US seizure of deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife, calling it a violation of international law. The move sparked global reactions, led to leadership changes in Venezuela, and drew criticism over US military action and regime change efforts.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday confirmed that the UK was not involved in the US military operation in Venezuela, which led to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.
The Russian Foreign Ministry urged the United States to release Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, calling them the "legitimately elected leaders" and stressing that issues between the two countries should be resolved through dialogue.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday warned Cuba's leaders and said that "I'd be concerned" following the United States' capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
The plane carrying Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, has landed at Stewart Air National Guard Base in New York on Saturday (local time).
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised US President Donald Trump for his leadership and the military operation that led to the capture of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
After the US captured President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado said that the "hour of freedom" had arrived for her nation.