Medvedev Slams U.S. ‘Theft’ of Maduro as Violation of International Law

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, sharply criticised the United States on Monday, saying Washington’s capture of Venezuela’s ousted President Nicolás Maduro was tantamount to a “theft” that shattered the global order. Medvedev argued that the U.S. action broke fundamental norms of international law and undermined the established system of international relations.

In a wide-ranging interview with Reuters, Russian state media TASS and the WarGonzo war blogger at his residence outside Moscow, Medvedev suggested that Caracas could justifiably view the operation as an act of war. He underscored his point with a hypothetical comparison, saying that if a foreign power had “stolen” U.S. President Donald Trump in a similar manner, the United States would almost certainly treat it as a wartime provocation.

Medvedev’s comments reflect Moscow’s deepening discontent with U.S. intervention in Venezuela and highlight broader tensions between Russia and Washington. The U.S. military operation that led to Maduro’s capture has drawn a range of global reactions, with Russia among the staunchest critics, accusing the United States of disregarding international legal norms and destabilising global diplomatic frameworks.

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