US-Venezuela Tensions: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Calls Maduro's Regime Illegitimate
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Dec 20, 2025, 11:34 IST | Updated: Dec 20, 2025, 11:34 IST
)
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday called Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s regime “illegitimate”, saying any diplomatic deal with him would be futile. He added that the United States is not concerned about potential escalation with Russia as President Donald Trump deploys thousands of troops, an aircraft carrier, warships, and fighter jets to the Caribbean. The U.S. also issued additional sanctions against Maduro and his family members.
trending videos
)
Bangladesh Opinion Poll Shows BNP Leading, Jamaat-e-Islami Lags Behind
)
China's Dangerous New Quantum Weapons Revealed, China Builds Weapons of the Future
)
Nigeria Blast: Soldiers Killed In Nigeria's Borno State In Roadside Bombing
)
Uganda Presidential Elections: Observers Concerned About Internet Blackout & Media Bias
)
Oreshnik Nightmare: Russia's Hypersonic Terror Hits Europe
Elon Musk’s X now "officially" allows adult content after update in policies
)
AI is no longer just a buzzword, it’s reshaping India’s talent landscape in real time
)
Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Eyes Security Guarantees in Upcoming Talks With U.S.
)
U.S. FAA Flags Military Ops Over Mexico Skies
)
US National Security Strategy on India; Pakistan criticism vanishes completely
)
Israel intercepts Gaza Sumud Flotilla vessels: What we know so far
)
Venezuela Crisis: Opposition Slams Rodriguez Post-Maduro Capture
)
US Intelligence Cut Threats Push Kyiv Towards France
)
US Rejects Unilateral Control of Nile River, Aims for Lasting Water Sharing Deal
)
Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian Troops Desert Frontlines Amid Massive Military Manpower Crisis
)
U.S.-Iran: Trump Thanks Iran for Halting 800 Hangings
)
Nestlé Recalls SMA, BEBA, NAN Products Across Europe Over Toxin Risk
Syrian Rebels Capture Damascus Forcing Assad to Flee in a Big Blow to Russia & Iran
)
Washington Flags ANC's Growing Alignment With US Enemies
)
Incoming U.S. Envoy To Iceland Sparks Fury Over 52nd State 'Joke
)
India-Pakistan tensions: Did Baba Vanga predict the India-Pakistan conflict?
)
China Cuts U.S. Debt to Lowest Level Since 2008
)
China Unleashes 10+ Quantum Weapons Onslaught
)
U.S.-Greenland: Trump Tariff War Over Greenland Control
)
Turkey's interest in Kashmir | India hits back at Pakistan and Turkey | WION Wideangle
)
Protests in Iran Subside After Deadly Crackdown & Internet Blackout
)
Pulwama attack in terror financing report, FATF says Amazon & PayPal used by terrorists
)
Russia-Ukraine War: One Dead in Ukrainian Drone Strike on Russia's Rostov
)
Cuba vs U.S.: Cuba Rejects US Deal: 'No Concessions' Amid Threats
)
Monks Trek 3700km Barefoot for U.S. Peace Walk
)
Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine, U.S. To Hold Talks in Miami Today
)
Iran Unrest: Supreme Leader Blames Trump for Deaths, Military Intervention
)
Russia Warns U.S. of Disastrous Consequences If Iran Is Attacked
)
Over 3,090 Killed in Crackdown, Iran Blames Trump & Mossad for Casualties
)
Cuba vs U.S.: Thousands Rally Outside US Embassy in Havana
)
Iran Unrest: Putin Offers Mediation in Iran-Israel Tensions
)
U.S. Cautions Airlines Over 'military Activities' in Mexican Airspace
Israel unleashes 400 air & missile strikes on Lebanon in 'New Phase' of war
)
Iran Warns No Leniency For Rioters Amid Protests | UN Urges Iran To Respect Peaceful Rioters
)
UK economy at risk of ever-higher borrowing costs