Bangladesh, Jan. 10 -- US President Donald Trump has dismissed speculation that Washington could attempt to abduct Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying such an action would be unnecessary and emphasizing that he has historically maintained a “great relationship” with his Russian counterpart.

Trumps comments came amid heightened international tensions following a recent US military operation in Venezuela, where American commandos captured President Nicolás Maduro during a rapid raid on his compound in Caracas. The unprecedented operation has drawn sharp reactions from governments around the world, including Moscow, and has sparked debate over whether the United States could consider similar actions against other leade...