Trump said that the United States will take over the management of Venezuela.

The United States is ready to govern Venezuela until it can ensure the necessary transition of power in the republic after the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, American leader Donald Trump said on January 3.

"We will run the country until we can implement a safe, appropriate and reasonable transition period," he said during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago.

At the same time, the president did not rule out further US military intervention.

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Washington's actions have been condemned in many countries around the world, and an unprecedented operation could result in a military confrontation in the region.

Earlier in the day, Trump said that the United States had successfully launched a large-scale strike against Venezuela. According to him, Maduro and his wife were captured and taken out of the country. Trump added that the US military took Maduro and his wife out by helicopter after they were captured, and then landed them on a ship.

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Ivan Gil Pinto said that the country's authorities insist on Maduro's return to office and guarantees of his physical integrity.

The Russian Foreign Ministry expressed deep concern and condemnation after the US military operation in Venezuela. Russia also called for preventing further escalation of tensions between the two countries.

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