The European Union has issued urgent calls for de-escalation following significant military developments in Venezuela. European Council President Antonio Costa expressed profound concern regarding the escalating situation, emphasizing the EU’s position through a formal statement released on social media platform X.
Costa articulated the Union’s firm stance, advocating for peaceful resolution mechanisms that strictly adhere to international legal frameworks and the foundational principles of the United Nations Charter. The EU leadership reaffirmed its commitment to supporting democratic processes and inclusive political solutions within the South American nation.
Concurrently, EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas engaged in high-level diplomatic communications, including discussions with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Kallas confirmed that safeguarding European citizens in Venezuela remains the bloc’s paramount priority, with coordination efforts underway through the EU’s diplomatic mission in Caracas.
The diplomatic developments follow explosive reports from Caracas, where Venezuelan authorities condemned what they characterized as ‘military aggression’ by the United States. Witness accounts described substantial aerial activity and detonations across the capital city throughout Saturday.
These events culminated in extraordinary claims from US President Donald Trump, who announced that American forces had successfully captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro along with his spouse, subsequently transporting them out of the country. The EU’s statements notably refrained from explicit commentary on these specific allegations while maintaining consistent emphasis on diplomatic resolution and international law compliance.