Which countries support Venezuela?
Asked 2 days ago
Answer
Russia, China, Iran, Cuba, and some Latin American countries support Venezuela, condemning the US military operation and emphasizing respect for sovereignty and international law. These nations call for UN action and warn against setting a dangerous precedent. European and other global responses are more cautious or critical of the US intervention.
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Russia, China and Iran condemn U.S. action in Venezuela
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- China, Russia, and Iran condemned the U.S. operation as aggression 1m 15s
- Iran called the action a violation of the U.N. Charter 1m 39s
- Emergency U.N. Security Council meeting requested by Colombia, Russia, and China 1m 49s
- World leaders warned the action sets a 'dangerous precedent' 2m 7s
References
China is "deeply shocked" and "strongly condemns" the use of force against Venezuela; Russia accuses the US of "armed aggression"; Iran calls the operation a "clear violation of the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter."
Venezuelan Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino declared Venezuela would resist foreign troops, stating, "The free, independent and sovereign Venezuela rejects with all its strength...the presence of these foreign troops that have left death, pain and destruction in their path."