Belarusian President Lukashenko ‘categorically’ condemns US strikes on Venezuela

By Kanyshai Butun

ISTANBUL (AA) - Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko "categorically" condemned the US attack on Venezuela, state media reported on Saturday.

"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.

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

Earlier, Venezuela’s government accused the US of attacking 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."