Russia, China Slam US at UNSC Over Maduro Arrest; World Divided on Venezuela Action

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News18•06-01-2026, 06:53
Russia, China Slam US at UNSC Over Maduro Arrest; World Divided on Venezuela Action
- •UNSC emergency meeting convened after US military action in Venezuela and Nicolas Maduro's arrest saw strong criticism against the US.
- •Russia and China condemned the US action as illegal and a violation of international law, demanding Maduro's immediate release.
- •Venezuela's Ambassador Samuel Reinaldo Moncada Acosta called the US action an "illegal armed attack" and a blatant violation of the UN Charter.
- •The US Ambassador Mike Waltz defended the action as a "law enforcement operation" against Maduro's alleged drug trafficking, promising evidence.
- •Pakistan expressed "deep concern," urging restraint and dialogue, while other nations like France and Denmark also raised concerns, highlighting global division.
Why It Matters: US faces global condemnation at UNSC for Maduro's arrest, revealing deep international divisions.
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