While the whole world is shocked by America’s attack on Venezuela and the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro and many countries of the world have criticized America’s move, India has given a very restrained and cautious statement. This attitude of India seems completely opposite in comparison to other countries of the world.

In fact, India gave a brief statement regarding this matter in just five sentences, however, neither America nor President Donald Trump was named in this statement. Even India did not condemn this military action of America. Nevertheless, this response has clearly exposed India’s diplomatic constraints when dealing with an unpredictable US President.

How did India react to the matter?

More than 24 hours after the completion of America’s secret operation, India gave its reaction, in which deep concern was expressed from India’s side. India’s response did not mention either sovereignty or territorial integrity, which India traditionally supports and which India frequently invokes in its border disputes.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement on this matter and said, ‘The recent incident in Venezuela is a matter of great concern. We are closely monitoring the changing situation. India reiterates its commitment to support the security and welfare of the Venezuelan people.

Why did India react so restrained to Venezuela?

India’s stance regarding Venezuela remained largely the same as it was during the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022. In which balance was maintained by avoiding support or opposition of any one party. In fact, India’s reaction to the Venezuela issue is being seen as an attempt not to anger America at a time when India-US relations are already tense. India is already facing 50% tariffs and despite months of talks, no bilateral trade agreement has been reached between the two countries so far.

Speaking to news agency ANI, former Indian Ambassador to Venezuela YK Sinha said, ‘India’s response is very balanced and at this stage it does not want to blame anyone. We also have to keep in mind our bilateral relations with America and other countries. European countries have also adopted almost the same stance.

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America entered Venezuela and arrested President Nicolas Maduro as part of a major military operation. This operation was named Operation Absolute Resolve. The US Army arrested Maduro in his own bedroom, handcuffed him and took him straight to New York.

After this action, the stir in global politics has intensified. The heads of power of many countries are now apprehensive that America might take similar action against them. After Maduro’s arrest, many countries with anti-American stance have become alert. Leaders of some of these countries are increasing contacts with powerful countries like Russia and China regarding their security, so that any possible American action can be avoided.

Increasing pressure on Iran Khamenei

Iran has been openly opposing America for a long time. Slogans like ‘Death to America’ have been common there since the Islamic Revolution of 1979. Iran has been going through a serious economic crisis in recent months, leading to large demonstrations across the country. Now slogans of death to dictator are also being heard in these demonstrations. US President Donald Trump has supported these demonstrations, which Iran has termed an external conspiracy. Supreme leader Ali Khamenei has given strict orders to suppress the movement.

Colombia: Gustavo Petro’s sharp statements

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro, who came to power in 2022 and is the country’s first leftist president. They are also said to be America’s target. Petro had even called Donald Trump a war criminal and appealed to American soldiers not to obey Trump’s orders. It is believed that for now the US will wait for the 2026 US elections before taking any major steps in Colombia.

North Korea Kim Jong Un’s stern warning

The sharpest reaction to the US action on Venezuela has come from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. However, it is not easy for America to directly reach North Korea, because the borders of Russia and China come in its way. Apart from this, due to Kim’s possession of nuclear weapons, the response to any American move could be very dangerous.

Cuba’s old front against America

Cuba is the oldest name among anti-American countries. President Miguel Diaz-Canel described US actions in Venezuela as state-sponsored terrorism. In this protest, large demonstrations took place on the streets of Cuba and thousands of people gathered in front of the American Embassy. Cuba is now strengthening its relations with Russia, China and Iran.

Belarus Lukashenko’s power and Russia’s shadow

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has been in power since 1994 and is Europe’s longest-serving leader. His victory in the 2025 elections was also accused of rigging, just as Maduro was, but any attack on Belarus would be considered an attack on Russia. For this reason, the possibility of America taking direct action is considered less here.

Maduro’s arrest becomes a warning signal

The arrest of Nicolas Maduro has made it clear that America no longer wants to be limited to just the politics of pressure. This incident has alerted all those countries and leaders who openly oppose America’s policies. Global politics may become more tense in the coming times.

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US President Donald Trump shared the information on social media at 4:21 am on Saturday (January 3, 2026) about the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro along with his wife after military action in Venezuela. About 10 minutes after Trump shared the post, New York Times White House reporter Tyler Pager called President Trump.

According to the New York Times report, when the pager called Trump, the President picked up the call only after three rings and a conversation took place between the two. Pager said that his colleague in Venezuela, Anatoly Kurmanayev, had sent a message in a group that Caracas had been bombed, due to which he woke up at around 1 am on Saturday.

President Trump’s habit of picking up the phone is quite popular

He said, ‘When the news of the blasts first came, we had a strong suspicion that America was involved in it.’ Official confirmation came at 4:21 a.m., when Trump posted on Truth Social that Maduro had been captured.

According to the report, Pager said, ‘I called him directly and he picked up the call. I was not too surprised because President Trump’s phone picking habits are quite famous; he often picks up calls from journalists himself. The President said hello on the phone and I started asking questions without any delay. I told him that I was speaking from NYT and had some questions regarding this operation.

Four questions asked to Trump in 50 seconds

He further said, ‘In our short conversation the President did not complain that I had called him. However, he did not even give a direct answer to my questions and asked me to watch his press conference to be held after a few hours. Pager said, ‘I could ask only four questions in 50 seconds, after which the President disconnected the phone.’

America has arrested Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro along with his wife and has brought them to New York jail. Here a case will be filed against him in many cases including drugs. Trump had made it clear that until there is a stable government in Venezuela, Washington will run Venezuela. However, at present Vice President Delsey Rodriguez has been appointed the interim President.

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According to current reports, Maduro has been brought to the US, where he will be interrogated under legal proceedings. According to the US administration, Nicolas Maduro faces many serious charges related to drug trafficking and organized crime.

America has arrested Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro along with his wife. China has reacted after this incident. China’s Foreign Ministry has issued a press release strongly condemning America’s action, calling it an open use of military force against a sovereign nation. The statement said that such military action against the President of a sovereign country is a serious violation of the principles of international law and the United Nations Charter. China says that this attitude of America reflects its hegemonic thinking.

China warned that this action of America not only harms the sovereignty of Venezuela, but also endangers the peace and security of the entire Latin America and the Caribbean region. Beijing clearly said that such steps promote regional instability.

Appeal to America to follow the law and charter

In its statement, China has appealed to America to respect international law and the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter. Also, immediately stop actions that violate the sovereignty and security of other countries.

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What Donald Trump said amid increasing tension with Venezuela cannot be underestimated as a warning. US President Donald Trump said on Saturday (November 29, 2025) that the airspace over and around Venezuela should be considered completely closed.

“All airlines, pilots, drug and human traffickers, please consider the airspace over and around Venezuela completely closed,” Trump said in a post shared on Truth Social. The increasing tension between the two countries and this statement of Trump is no less than a threat to Venezuela.

Pentagon carried out more than 20 attacks on drug ships

Chinese news agency Xinhua said that since the beginning of September, the Pentagon has carried out more than 20 attacks on alleged drug ships in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, killing more than 80 people. The US military presence in the Caribbean was further strengthened in mid-November, when the USS Gerald R. Ford, a large aircraft carrier, was deployed at a level not seen before in three decades.

At a Thanksgiving ceremony organized for American soldiers on Thursday (November 27, 2025) night, Trump had said that America could very soon take ground action against the drug trafficking network in Venezuela.

Venezuelan President denies allegation after Trump’s threat

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has denied any involvement in drug trafficking and accused Washington of making an excuse for changing the government in Venezuela. The New York Times (NYT), citing people associated with the matter, said on Friday (November 28, 2025) that Trump had spoken to the Venezuelan President on the phone last week.

According to the report, the two leaders discussed the possibility of meeting face to face, although no arrangements have been made yet. It was also reported that both the White House and the Venezuelan government declined to comment on this conversation.

US by ,Official Cartel de los Souls, declared a foreign terrorist organization

According to reports, on November 24, the US declared the ‘Official Cartel de los Souls’ a foreign terrorist organization and imposed sanctions on the group, which it claimed was led by Maduro. In a statement, Venezuela said that it opposes such a step and called it an absurd lie aimed at illegally interfering in its internal affairs.

Axios, citing an unidentified source on Monday (November 24, 2025), said that Trump has made up his mind to talk directly to Maduro. It was said that there was more talk about talks and less about bombing. Axios quoted an official familiar with the matter as saying, “Right now no one is planning to go in and shoot him or remove him (Maduro) from office. I won’t say it will never happen, but that’s not the plan right now.”

According to the report, this decision of Trump is an important step in gunboat diplomacy (threatening diplomacy) and it may indicate that missile attacks or direct military action from America is not going to happen right now.

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