"In my discussions with Secretary Rubio, I raised the importance of complying with international law and we will continue to urge all partners to do so,"
"It is, of course, for the US to set out the legal basis for their actions and the UN Security Council is discussing Venezuela this afternoon. These issues will continue to be matters for international discussion."
"be clearer that this has been a breach of international law"
A US military operation resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and prompted accusations that the US flouted international law. The UK faced growing calls to condemn the US action, including from the Commons Foreign Affairs committee chair who said the UK should "be clearer that this has been a breach of international law". The UK Foreign Secretary raised international law obligations with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and urged partners to comply, noting the US must set out the legal basis and the UN Security Council is discussing Venezuela. Security experts warned the action could destabilise global politics and embolden other leaders, and UK officials discussed supporting a peaceful democratic transition that respects the Venezuelan people.
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