Macron expressed hope for a peaceful transition of power in Venezuela

French President Emmanuel Macron said on January 3 that the upcoming transition period in Venezuela should be peaceful and on a democratic basis, and also criticized the current head of state, Nicolas Maduro.

"The upcoming transition period must be peaceful, democratic and based on respect for the will of the Venezuelan people," he said in a statement on Twitter. Twitter).

Macron also said that Maduro, according to him, seized power and trampled on fundamental freedoms, which seriously damages the dignity of his own people.

The French leader added that he is currently consulting with the country's partners in the region. According to him, Paris is fully mobilized and shows increased vigilance, including in matters of ensuring the safety of French citizens in the current uncertainty.

The abyss of captivity: how and why the United States captured the president of Venezuela

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.

On the same day, American leader Donald Trump announced that the United States had successfully launched a large-scale strike against Venezuela. He noted that Maduro and his wife were captured and taken out of the territory of the state.

The Russian Foreign Ministry called on the American leadership to release Maduro. In addition, the Ministry also stressed the need to create conditions for resolving existing problems between the parties through diplomatic means.

Later, the American leader said that there was extensive evidence of Maduro's alleged crimes. Thus, the president of Venezuela, according to his information, personally supervised the activities of the Cartel de los Soles (Cartel of the Suns. — Ed.), who was transporting drugs to the United States.

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