World reacts to US strikes on Venezuela (Reuters) [View all]

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January 3, 2026 12:28 PM EST
Updated 37 mins ago

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GERMAN FOREIGN MINISTRY
"We call on all involved parties to avoid an escalation of the situation and to seek ways for a political settlement," the ministry said. "International law has to be respected ... Venezuelans deserve a peaceful and democratic future."

CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY
"China is deeply shocked and strongly condemns the use of force by the U.S. against a sovereign country and the use of force against the president of a country," a ministry statement said.

FRENCH FOREIGN MINISTER
"The military operation that led to the capture of Nicolas Maduro violates the principle of not resorting to force, that underpins international law. France reiterates that no lasting political solution can be imposed from the outside and that only sovereign people themselves can decide their future," Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot wrote on X.

RUSSIA FOREIGN MINISTRY
"This morning, the United States committed an act of armed aggression against Venezuela. This is deeply concerning and condemnable."
"The pretexts used to justify such actions are unfounded. Ideological animosity has prevailed over business pragmatism and the willingness to build relationships based on trust and predictability."
"In the current situation, it is important, first and foremost, to prevent further escalation and to focus on finding a way out of the situation through dialogue."

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Reactions from a few dozen other countries at the link.

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