UK not entirely clear' what it means for US to run Venezuela

"Asked on Sky News if that was tantamount to colonialism, Jones said that the UK was not in favour of colonialism and we're not entirely clear yet what President Trump meant by those comments. He said the UK would not weigh in on what should happen to the government of Venzuela, but said that should move quickly towards a transition of power that reflected the will of the country's people."

"It's for the Americans now and for Venezuela to set out what happens in the coming days, he said. I think the important thing now, given the events that have unfolded over the last 48 hours, is that we are quickly able to get to a point where we can get to a peaceful transition to a president in Venezuela that has the support of the people of Venezuela."

The UK expressed uncertainty about what it means for the US to be in charge of Venezuela after US forces attacked Caracas and captured President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. The UK will assess whether international law was breached before making determinations. UK ministers said the UK was not informed of the US operation and insisted it had no involvement. The UK called for a rapid move toward a peaceful transfer of power that reflects the will of the Venezuelan people. Keir Starmer sought direct communication with President Trump before making any judgment on the US action.

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