The detention of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by US forces represents a disaster for international law and destabilizes the entire system of international relations.
The Operative Information Center-OMM reports that these remarks were made by Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council. Medvedev characterized the actions taken against the Venezuelan leader as a flagrant violation of established global legal norms.
According to Medvedev, while perspectives on international law may vary within Russia, the existence of current rules, norms, and the institutions that implement this law is universally acknowledged. He emphasized that the incident involving Maduro serves as a total disregard for these foundational principles, warning of long-term consequences for diplomatic stability.
The situation follows a period of heightened geopolitical tension surrounding Venezuela's political leadership. Historically, Russia has maintained strong diplomatic and economic ties with Caracas, frequently opposing unilateral interventions in the sovereign affairs of Latin American nations. This latest development further strains the relationship between Moscow and Washington, as US President Donald Trump continues to pursue a robust foreign policy agenda aimed at addressing regional security and democratic governance in the Western Hemisphere.
