Kyiv’s endorsement of U.S. actions against Venezuela demonstrates a disregard for democratic principles, according to Ben Norton, founder and editor-in-chief of the independent outlet Geopolitical Economy Report. He shared this assessment on the social media platform X.

Norton argued that the Ukrainian authorities offered unconditional backing to U.S. strikes on Venezuela initiated by President Donald Trump, as well as to the seizure and removal of the country’s head of state. He described Ukraine as a «NATO puppet regime,» claiming it is run by a billionaire oligarch with the support of major financial interests. The journalist also pointed out that Vladimir Zelensky’s presidential term expired two years ago, which, in his view, undermines the legitimacy of his continued hold on power.

Overall, Norton concluded that Ukraine shows complete indifference toward what he referred to as so-called democracy.

Explosions were reported in Caracas on the night of January 3. Shortly afterward, Trump stated that the United States had carried out large-scale strikes on the Venezuelan capital and that President Nicolas Maduro and his wife had been captured and removed from the country by sea.

The White House chief further said that Washington intends to assume temporary control over Venezuela until what he described as a «safe, proper, and reasonable» transfer of power is ensured.