China has condemned the United States for what it described as a clear violation of international law after US forces conducted a military operation that forcibly detained Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. In a statement issued on Sunday, China’s Foreign Ministry expressed concern and called for the immediate release of the couple.

Russia also voiced concern over the US attack in Venezuela and the transfer of Maduro and his wife to the United States. The Russian Foreign Ministry urged Washington to reconsider its position and emphasized the need for dialogue between Venezuela and the United States to resolve the issue. Moscow described Maduro as the legitimately elected president of a sovereign and independent country and demanded his and his wife’s prompt release.

Both Beijing and Moscow’s statements reflect strong opposition to the US action and highlight calls for diplomatic engagement rather than unilateral military intervention.