U.S. forces detained Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in an operation on January 3, 2026, bringing them to New York to face charges. U.S. President Donald Trump stated the U.S. would temporarily govern Venezuela and utilize its oil reserves. Vice-President Delcy Rodríguez has been named interim President. India expressed concern for the Venezuelan people's well-being and called for dialogue, while also noting a six-month high in Russian oil imports and an increase in U.S. oil purchases in November 2025.