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Illegal But Consistent: Medvedev on Trump, Comments on Maduro's Arrest

Published January 5, 2026, 06:20
Illegal But Consistent: Medvedev on Trump, Comments on Maduro's Arrest

Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, described US President Donald Trump's actions in Venezuela as illegal but consistent, following the arrest of Nicolas Maduro. Medvedev stressed that Trump defends the national interests of the United States decisively, while pointing out that Latin America is traditionally considered the “backyard” of the United States, with Trump seeking control of Venezuela's oil supplies. He added that similar actions against a stronger country would be considered an act of war.