Maduro's "inauguration" is a fiction: Ukraine supported the EU's position 12 January 2025
Kyiv • UNN
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has joined the EU's position on non-recognition of the third "inauguration" of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela. Against the backdrop of mass protests, Maduro has begun a new presidential term until 2031.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Ukraine is joining the EU's position, recognizing the "inauguration" of Nicolas Maduro as a fiction and calling for the respect of the civil rights of Venezuelans. Reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, transmitted by UNN.
"Ukraine is joining the EU's position. The so-called "inauguration" of Nicolas Maduro was a fiction. The choice of the Venezuelan people was stolen. We will continue to support the people of Venezuela", - Sybiha said.
He added that Ukraine will insist on the observance of civil rights and freedoms.
Earlier
On January 10, the President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro began his third presidential term, which will last until 2031. The inauguration took place under heightened security against the backdrop of mass protests.
At the same time, hundreds of Venezuelans took to the streets of the capital to protest Maduro's seizure of power.
The US and EU have imposed sanctions against Venezuela and are offering a reward for the arrest of Maduro.