Leaders in Europe have reacted to the US strike on Venezuela.
European Council President Antonio Costa posted on social media on Saturday to say he is following the situation in Venezuela with great concern.
He wrote, “The European Union calls for de-escalation and a resolution in full respect of international law and the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.”
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told reporters that he always says and believes all nations should uphold international law. He said he wants to speak to US President Donald Trump and allies to “establish the facts.”
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot suggested on social media that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro had violated the freedom and dignity of the Venezuelan people. But he expressed the view that the US strike runs counter to the ban on the use of force, which is the basic principle of international law.
Barrot wrote that the increasing number of violations of this principle by nations with primary responsibility as permanent members of the United Nations Security Council will have serious consequences for global security.
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof wrote on social media that his cabinet is closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela. He expressed readiness to extend necessary support to Curacao and other Dutch islands in the Caribbean near Venezuela. Schoof said security in the region is of great importance.