Ammon News - A flurry of reaction is coming in now from several European leaders, who are responding to the United States’ military operation in Venezuela.

The European Union’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said she had spoken with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as well as the EU’s ambassador in Caracas. “The EU has repeatedly stated that (Venezuelan President Nicolas) Maduro lacks legitimacy and has defended a peaceful transition,” she said on X, calling for the principles of international law and the UN Charter to be respected.

Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot posted on X that Belgium’s embassy in Bogotá, Colombia, was “fully mobilized” to respond to the situation. “The situation is being closely monitored, in coordination with our European partners,” he said.

Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel said on X a few hours ago that the situation in Caracas was “still unclear,” adding that the Netherlands was monitoring the situation and is in touch with its embassy in Venezuela.

Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it was “verifying” the number of its citizens in the country, according to a spokesperson. “We do not have information that any of our citizens needs assistance. Most Poles are in Venezuela long-term,” Maciej Wewiór said on social media.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said his government is “closely monitoring events in Venezuela.” He posted on X that their embassy and consulates in country are operational, while calling for “de-escalation.”

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has “categorically condemned” the US’ actions in Venezuela, according to Belarusian state news agency Belta. Belarus’ foreign ministry also said the US’ “armed aggression” was a “direct threat” to international peace and security.

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