Trump claims Maduro evacuated from Venezuela

United States President Donald Trump stated that during the operation, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were evacuated by helicopter from Venezuela and landed on a ship that made its way to New York. According to him, the operation was conducted to ensure safe transportation.

International reactions emerged around the world: the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on American authorities to release Maduro and his wife; China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep indignation and condemned the United States; United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres voiced concern and emphasized that the actions of the United States set a dangerous precedent; the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized American aggression as a violation of international law; and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico added that the military operation contributes to the destruction of the world order.

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Venezuela had previously faced threats of military intervention from the United States, drawing attention from international organizations.