Zelensky comments on Maduro’s arrest: ‘If it’s possible, the US knows what to do next’

However, since Russia invaded Ukraine, he continues to govern without calling new elections

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Comment was made at a press conference

The president of Ukraine, , made a joke in reference to a possible future US intervention in Russia, when asked by a journalist about the , and the president’s arrest . “Could you comment on the situation in Venezuela? How should we react?”, asked the Ukrainian reporter. “Well, what can I say? If it’s possible to deal with dictators like this, then the US knows what to do next”, he stated, drawing laughter from journalists, in a veiled reference to a possible intervention in Russia.

However, since Russia invaded Ukraine, Zelensky continues to govern without calling new elections. The comment was made at a press conference held after a national security meeting with advisers from other European countries. The video was published on the social network X by reporter Sam Pancher, from the Metrópoles website.

The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, was arrested this Saturday morning (3), by American special forces on charges of drug trafficking and taken to the USA. The country was bombed. In a press conference, the president of the USA, stated that the country intends to temporarily take over the government of Venezuela to guarantee a smooth transition period and also that “they will control the oil reserves” of the Latin American country.

*With information from Estadão Conteúdo

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