The White House announced that Venezuela's interim government decisions will be influenced by the United States following the capture of Nicolás Maduro. The US has seized two oil tankers and plans to control all Venezuelan oil sales. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the US has 'maximum leverage' over Venezuela. US Vice President JD Vance emphasized that controlling Venezuela's oil allows pressure without American casualties. The UK assisted in the operation, while Russian officials condemned the actions. Venezuelan authorities are expected to cooperate with the US to avoid economic collapse.