Erdogan conveys moderate criticism of Maduro abduction in Trump phone call

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has cautiously criticized the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, calling it a violation of international law. Following domestic backlash for an initially muted response, Erdogan raised the issue in a phone call with US President Donald Trump. He conveyed Turkey's sensitivities on the matter and emphasized that Venezuela must not be driven into instability. Erdogan's actions reflect a balancing act between his close relationship with Maduro and his friendly ties with the Trump administration.