Trump holds a press conference in connection with the US attack on Venezuela. Broadcast

On January 3, US President Donald Trump holds a press conference on Washington's operation in Venezuela.

According to Trump, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been captured and taken out of the country. US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said that the Venezuelan leader will be brought to justice.

Earlier in the day, the United States launched strikes against Venezuela. The country's authorities have declared a state of emergency. According to the list published by Colombian President Gustavo Petro, the legislative palace in Caracas, airports and a number of military bases were attacked.

The Russian side expressed deep concern and condemnation after the US military operation.

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