Plenty countries and world leaders don condemn US military strikes on Venezuela, dem dey warn say the American attacks fit violate international law and fit cause bigger instability for the region.

Türkiye

Turkey foreign ministry talk say Ankara dey closely follow wetin dey happen and dem attach importance to the stability of Venezuela and the wellbeing of Venezuelan people.

Dem call on all sides make dem act with restraint so that no bad repercussion go affect regional or international security, the statement talk.

Turkey foreign ministry say dem ready to make constructive contribution to resolve the crisis for Venezuela, in line with international law.

Throughout this process, our Embassy in Caracas dey maintain uninterrupted communication with our citizens for the country.

Russia

Russia foreign ministry condemn the strikes as act of 'armed aggression', and say the reasons wey Washington give no solid.

The ministry warn make dem no escalate more and say Moscow ready to support solutions through dialogue, stressing the need for predictability and to follow international norms.

Iran

Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei talk say when person see say enemy dey try force something on the country, on officials, on government and on the nation, that person must stand gidigba against the enemy and show resistance. He say 'We will not yield to the enemy.'

He add say: 'Relying on Almighty God, trusting in God, and with confidence in the support of the people, God willing and by divine grace, we will bring the enemy to its knees.'

Argentina

President Javier Milei, wey be strong regional ally of US President Donald Trump, post for X say 'FREEDOM MOVES FORWARD. LONG LIVE FREEDOM DAMMIT'.

Milei upload video for X wey show am dey talk for summit, dey describe Maduro as threat to the region and dey support the pressure Trump dey put on Caracas.

According to the video for his X account, Milei say the time for timid approach on this matter don pass.

Spain

Spain foreign ministry talk say Spain dey call for de-escalation and moderation, and make any action follow international law and the principles of the UN Charter.

Spain say dem ready to offer their good offices to help get peaceful and negotiated solution to the crisis.

Indonesia

Indonesia dey monitor wetin dey happen for Venezuela to make sure say their citizens dey safe, their foreign ministry spokesperson talk.

Indonesia also call on all relevant parties make dem put peaceful resolution first through de-escalation and dialogue, and make dem prioritise protection of civilians, the ministry add.

Indonesia emphasise the importance of respecting international law and the principles of the UN Charter.

Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar say: 'Earlier this morning, Saturday 3rd January 2026, the United States commenced military operations within the territory of Venezuela.'

She add say Trinidad and Tobago NO dey participate for any of these ongoing military operations and that the country still maintain peaceful relations with the people of Venezuela.

Mexico

Mexican government strongly condemn and reject the military actions wey the United States carry out unilaterally against targets for the territory of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, in clear violation of Article 2 of the Charter of the United Nations, their foreign ministry statement talk.

Mexico repeat say dialogue and negotiation na the only legitimate and effective ways to resolve differences, and reaffirm their willingness to support any effort for dialogue, mediation or accompaniment wey fit help keep regional peace and avoid confrontation.

Cuba

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel condemn the strikes on Venezuela as a 'criminal US attack' and call for urgent international response.

For a post on X he say 'Our region is being brutally assaulted', and describe the operation as 'state terrorism against the brave Venezuelan people and against Our America.'

Colombia

Colombian President Gustavo Petro say the Government of Colombia dey very concerned about reports of explosions and unusual air activity in recent hours in Venezuela, and about the escalation of tension for the region.

Colombia reaffirm their unconditional commitment to the principles for the UN Charter, especially respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, prohibition of use or threat of force, and peaceful settlement of international disputes. The Colombian government reject any unilateral military action wey fit make the situation worse or put civilians at risk.

US Democratic lawmakers

For the United States, several Democratic lawmakers criticise the strikes as illegal and unauthorised.

Senator Ruben Gallego say the operation be 'the second unjustified war in my lifetime', and accuse Washington of engaging in an unnecessary conflict. He write say 'There is no reason for us to be at war with Venezuela.'

Representative Jim McGovern raise concern about lack of congressional approval and public support, and ask why money dey spent on military action abroad instead of on domestic priorities.

UK

British PM Keir Starmer say he want establish the facts first, he want speak to President Trump and to allies, and he make am clear say Britain no involved and that wey e believe be say we suppose all uphold international law.

British lawmakers

For the UK, some lawmakers urge the government to condemn what dem describe as unlawful attack on a sovereign nation.

Independent lawmaker Zarah Sultana say Venezuela big oil reserves dey central to the conflict, call the strikes 'naked US imperialism' wey want topple government and plunder resources. She call on Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government to denounce the action clearly.

Ukraine

Ukraine foreign ministry say Ukraine always defend the right of nations to live freely, away from dictatorship, oppression and human rights abuses. The statement say the Maduro regime violate those principles in many ways.

They say they stand for further developments in line with international law, prioritising democracy, human rights and the interests of Venezuelans.

Belarus

Belarus president Alexander Lukashenko categorically condemn the American action against Venezuela, their state news agency cite spokesperson Natalia Eismont say. He warn about consequences and say 'it will be a second Vietnam. And the Americans don't need it.'

Ecuador

Ecuador President Gabriel Noboa write for X say 'The time is coming for all the narco-Chavista criminals. Their structure will finally collapse across the entire continent.'

He tell Corina Machado, Edmundo Gonzalez and the Venezuelan people say: 'It is time to reclaim your country. You have an ally in Ecuador.'

Uruguay

Uruguay foreign ministry say the government dey follow the events in Venezuela with close attention and serious concern, including US air strikes against Venezuelan military installations and civilian infrastructure.

Uruguay reject, as dem always do, military intervention by one country for another country's territory, and reaffirm the importance of respecting international law and the UN Charter, especially the principle say states must not resort to threat or use of force against another state's territorial integrity or political independence.

Chile

Chile President Gabriel Boric say as the Government of Chile dem express concern and condemn the US military actions in Venezuela and call for peaceful solution to the serious crisis affecting the country.

Chile reaffirm commitment to basic principles of international law like prohibition of use of force, non-intervention, peaceful settlement of disputes and territorial integrity of states.

EU

The European Union also urge restraint. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas say she don speak with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the bloc dey closely monitor developments.

While the EU repeat say Maduro 'lacks legitimacy' and back a peaceful transition in Venezuela, Kallas stress say under all circumstances the principles of international law and the UN Charter must be respected.

Denmark

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen say international law must be respected. He write on X say dramatic development dey for Venezuela and dem dey follow am closely, and that dem need to return to de-escalation and dialogue.