Lavrov alleges U.S. invasion of Venezuela, demands release of President Maduro

Sergey Lavrov accused the United States of intervening in Venezuela and demanded the immediate release of President Maduro and his spouse. "At the start of this year, in contravention of all norms, including moral norms, the US invaded Venezuela, resulting in the abduction of President Maduro and his spouse, held in an American prison without trial," he said.

Lavrov framed the claim as a breach of international law and called on the United Nations to uphold immunities for the highest ranking public officials. The speech did not include supporting evidence or responses from other delegates in the transcript; the allegation stands as Lavrov's assertion on the Assembly floor.