President Donald Trump said on Friday that he will soon speak with his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolas Maduro, amid speculation that the U.S. could launch an attack on the Latin American nation.
“I will speak with him in a not too distant future,” Trump told Fox Radio on Friday. He declined to provide details of the planned discussion, adding: “I just don’t do that. I can’t tell you what I’m going to tell him, but I have something very specific to say.” The U.S. president also reiterated a list of alleged grievances against Maduro, including accusations of drug trafficking.
The U.S. administration has faced increased scrutiny over its recent military actions in the Caribbean, which Caracas claims are aimed at regime change.
Earlier this week, Maduro warned that any U.S. military intervention would represent a “political end” for Trump. He accused advisers close to the president of encouraging confrontation and suggested political rivals were seeking to exploit Venezuela to undermine U.S. leadership. “They want President Trump to make the most serious mistake of his entire life and set himself militarily against Venezuela,” Maduro said.
Despite the heightened rhetoric, Trump emphasised that Venezuela had expressed willingness for direct talks, adding that diplomacy and finding common ground remain central to U.S. policy.
The announcement comes amid a series of U.S. operations targeting drug shipments linked to Venezuela, which have included air and maritime strikes. Observers warn the situation could further destabilise the region if not addressed through dialogue.
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U.S. President Donald Trump says Washington is not seeking an extension of its memorandum of understanding with Iran, claiming the U.S. already controls the Strait of Hormuz through its naval blockade.
Iran has said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the U.S. fulfils the terms of an interim deal, including lifting the maritime blockade and sanctions and releasing Iran’s frozen assets.
Ukraine has targeted at least 20 Wildberries warehouses across Russia since 18 July, disrupting a major logistics network. Kyiv says the strikes aim to disrupt alleged military-linked supplies, while the attacks have caused billions of dollars in losses and wider economic pressure.
South Korea's presidential Blue House said on Monday it was reviewing U.S. President Donald Trump's comments on scaling back joint military drills. It added that it hoped a favourable relationship between Washington and Pyongyang could lead to meaningful talks.
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Britain will continue to support Ukraine “100 per cent” against Russia’s invasion, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Tuesday, after Moscow warned London of consequences over reports that British-made drones had been used in strikes on Russian territory.
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U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Xavier Brunson visited South Korea's Defence Ministry on Tuesday to discuss plans to scale back the joint Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercise, according to media reports.
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