Russia condemned US actions in Venezuela and urged the immediate release of detained Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro during a United Nations Security Council session on Monday (5 January). Russia’s United Nations ambassador Vasily described Mr Maduro as a “legitimately elected president” and demanded his release from US custody alongside his wife, Cilla Flores. “ We firmly condemn the US act of armed aggression against Venezuela in breach of all international legal norms,” said Nebenzya. Maduro, 63, and Flores, 69, were captured on Saturday during a US raid in Caracas. Russia, along with China, is an unconditional ally of the Venezuelan government. Russian support has allowed the South American country to circumvent economic sanctions.
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Caspar Barnes | Monday 05 January 2026 17:35 GMT
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Russia condemned US actions in Venezuela and urged the immediate release of detained Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro during a United Nations Security Council session on Monday (5 January).
Russia’s United Nations ambassador Vasily described Mr Maduro as a “legitimately elected president” and demanded his release from US custody alongside his wife, Cilla Flores.
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