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The UK Government will “shed no tears” in regards to the finish of Nicolás Maduro’s regime, Sir Keir Starmer stated in his first assertion since Donald Trump’s press convention on Saturday. The British Prime Minister took to X to deal with the “evolving situation” within the Latin American nation for the second time.

He wrote: “The UK has long supported a transition of power in Venezuela. We regarded Maduro as an illegitimate president and we shed no tears about the end of his regime.” Referring to his earlier comment on upholding worldwide legislation, Sir Keir continued: “I reiterated my support for international law this morning.

“The UK Government will focus on the evolving scenario with US counterparts within the days forward as we search a secure and peaceable transition to a respectable authorities that displays the desire of the Venezuelan folks.”

Earlier today, Sir Keir said he had not spoken to Mr Trump about the strike on Caracas, which saw Mr Maduro and his wife being captured and reportedly transported to the US, where they face trial.

Caracas had previously denied allegations that Mr Maduro was heading a “narco-terrorist cartel”.

Sir Keir stated: “What I can say is that the UK was not involved in any way in this operation, and as you’d expect, we’re focusing on British nationals in Venezuela [and] working very closely with our embassy.

“I want to talk to the president. I will want to talk to allies, but at the moment, I think we need to establish the facts.

“I think President Trump is doing a press conference later, so hopefully more information will come out then.”

As he confronted strain from opposition critics, together with the Liberal Democrats and Green Party, to sentence the strike, he added: “I always say and believe we should all uphold international law, but I think at this stage, fast-moving situation, let’s establish the facts and take it from there.”

During Saturday’s press convention, Mr Trump spoke in regards to the in a single day operation, saying it didn’t lead to lack of life for the US.

He stated the US would “run Venezuela” in the meanwhile, “until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition”.

Sir Keir was not the one European chief to touch upon the in a single day US operation, which noticed a number of explosions ring out and low-flying plane sweep over Caracas.

Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni wrote on X: “Italy, alongside its main international partner, has never recognised the auto-proclaimed electoral victory of Maduro, condemning his regime’s acts of repression, and has always backed Venezuelans’ aspiration of a democratic transition.

“In accordance with Italy’s historic stance, the federal government believes an exterior army motion mustn’t the trail to observe to finish totalitarian regimes, however considers on the identical time respectable an operation of defensive nature in opposition to hybrid assaults to its safety, as within the case of state entities that gas and favour narcotrafficking.

“We continue to follow with particular attention the situation of the Italian community in Venezuela, whose security constitutes the government’s absolute priority.”

Emmanuel Macron seemingly didn’t embrace Mr Trump’s announcement that the US would “run” Venezuela in the meanwhile. The French president stated: “The Venezuelan people are today rid of Nicolás Maduro’s dictatorship and can only rejoice.

“By seizing energy and trampling on basic freedoms, Nicolás Maduro gravely undermined the dignity of his personal folks. The upcoming transition have to be peaceable, democratic, and respectful of the desire of the Venezuelan folks.

“We wish that President Edmundo González Urrutia, elected in 2024, can swiftly ensure this transition. I am currently exchanging with our partners in the region.

“France is absolutely mobilised and vigilant, together with to make sure the protection of its nationals throughout these unsure instances.”