United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres raised concerns on Monday about greater instability in Venezuela after the US capture of President Nicolas Maduro, while the United States said it does not plan to occupy the Latin American country. Russia has been denounced by the United Nations for its 2022 invasion of Ukraine. “The lessons of history offer a stark warning,” said Sun Lei, the charge d’affaires of China’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations. The United States cannot be held accountable by the UN Security Council, which is charged with maintaining international peace and security, for any such violation. The United States wields a veto – along with Russia, China, Britain and France – so it can block any action.

Source: The Patriot January 06, 2026 09:02 UTC