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[–] danekrae@lemmy.world 111 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Maduro might be an idiot, but the press needs to be vigilant here.

"What right does the US have to do this?"

"So other countries can do this to the US for similar reasons and not expect repercussions?"

[–] dessalines@lemmy.ml 51 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Kidnapping of a head of state is completely illegal, and south american countries should be uniting and mobilizing for coming wars with the US to prevent similar intrigues in their own countries.

[–] Goun@lemmy.ml 15 points 2 months ago

We need that joint army right now

[–] eldavi@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Most of the South American countries are controlled by US friendly oligarchies; Venezuela was the only place that wasn't until now.

[–] orc_princess@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 months ago

We need to organize yesterday

[–] ChristchurchAsshole@lemmy.ml 42 points 2 months ago (2 children)

It won't be surprising if zelensky gets killed in a missile strike next week.

[–] F_State@midwest.social 11 points 2 months ago

I imagine he's gotten pretty good at staying hidden

[–] Bloomcole@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

They don't want to, they could do that easily.
He is not liked as it is by ukrainians, and he would be replaced by the fascist Zalushny.
Last year Zelenski gave medals to troops and Russia waited until he left to strike the building.
They know exactly where he is and when.