Antonio Costa

European Council President Antonio Costa has been the most outspoken of European Union leaders, saying he's following the situation in Venezuela with great concern.

and calling for de-escalation.

The bloc's foreign policy chief, Kaya Khalis, says she's spoken with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and is focused on the safety of EU citizens who may be stuck in Venezuela amid the chaotic aftermath of a major U.S.

strike and the seizure of President Nicolas Maduro, whose election in 2024 was deemed flawed.