Lukashenko Urges US to Free Maduro and Strike Venezuela Deal

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko advised the United States to release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and strike a deal with Venezuela, according to BelTA. In Madrid, Spanish Foreign Minister Albares criticized Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado, revealing she had requested refuge at the Spanish embassy in Caracas. Albares said one cannot ask for help and then disparage Spanish institutions. The statements come amid heightened tensions involving Venezuela, with Madrid and Caracas as key focal points.