• ‘Belarus expresses its unwavering support for the legitimate government of Venezuela,’ says Foreign Ministry

ISTANBUL

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Saturday "categorically" condemned the US attack on Venezuela that led to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro.

"The President of Belarus categorically condemns the act of American aggression against Venezuela," Natalia Eismont, Lukashenko's press secretary, told state news agency Belta.

"Alexander Lukashenko spoke about the consequences just recently in an interview with American journalists. Specifically, he said that 'this will be a second Vietnam.' And the Americans don't need that," she added.

The Foreign Ministry also condemned the attack, underlining "direct threat to international peace and security."

"Belarus expresses its unwavering support for the legitimate government of Venezuela and joins the call for an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council, which bears primary responsibility for maintaining peace,” a statement said.

The ministry said the Venezuelan people’s right to "independently determine their destiny is inviolable."

"No form of external intervention, especially force, can be justified," the statement said.

US President Donald Trump confirmed the "large scale" strike on his social media platform Truth Social, saying Maduro and his wife were "captured and flown out of the country."

Earlier, Venezuela’s government said the US attacked civilian and military installations in multiple states, and declared ‌a national ‌emergency.

The attacks came after months of US pressure on Maduro, accusing him of being involved in drug trafficking. The Venezuelan leader had denied the claims and expressed readiness for talks.

Venezuela's Vice President Delcy Rodriguez said they were "unaware" of Maduro's whereabouts, demanding from Trump "proof of life of President Maduro."