"Ukraine aligns with the EU position. The so-called "inauguration" of Nicolas Maduro was a facade. The choice of the Venezuelan people was usurped," – wrote Sybiha.
The diplomat emphasized that Ukraine will continue to support the people of Venezuela and advocate for the respect of their civil rights and freedoms.
Ukraine aligns with EU position. Nicolas Maduro's so-called "inauguration" was a sham. The choice of the Venezuelan people was stolen. We will continue to support the people of Venezuela and insist that their civic rights and freedoms must be respected. https://t.co/EuMfZd3VxV
— Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦 (@andrii_sybiha) January 12, 2025Sybiha's tweet was a response to an announcement from the Foreign Minister of Iceland, Þórdís Kolbrún R. Gylfadóttir, stating that Iceland joins the EU's statement regarding Venezuela.
"We call for an independent and transparent verification of the election results. The will of the Venezuelan people and their human rights must be upheld, including the right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression," – she tweeted.
Maduro's inauguration in Venezuela took place on January 10, reported the Associated Press.