World reactions to U.S. strike on Venezuela

Cuba

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Saturday condemned what he described as the "criminal attack" by the United States against Venezuela, demanding an urgent response from the international community.

Russia

Konstantin Kosachev, deputy speaker of the Russian Federation Council, the upper house of parliament, said the U.S. attack on Venezuela violates international law and will be condemned by the international community.

Iran

Iran's Foreign Ministry on Saturday strongly condemned the U.S. military attack on Venezuela, calling it a "flagrant violation" of the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Chile

Chilean President Gabriel Boric on Saturday denounced the U.S. strikes against Venezuela, saying that the Chilean government expresses concern and condemnation of the U.S. military action in Venezuela, calling for a peaceful resolution.

EU

Kaja Kallas, EU high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, said on Saturday that the EU is closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela. "Under all circumstances, the principles of international law and the UN Charter must be respected. We call for restraint," she said in a social media post.

Colombia

Colombian President Gustavo Petro called on the United Nations and the Organization of American States to convene an emergency meeting. "Right now they are bombing Caracas," he wrote on X early on Saturday morning. "Alert to the whole world, they have attacked Venezuela. They are bombing with missiles."

Italy

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Saturday in a note that she was "closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela."

Spain

The Spanish Foreign Ministry said on Saturday it is closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela following U.S. strikes, stressing the need for de-escalation, respect for international law, and a negotiated solution to the crisis.