New Delhi, Jan. 4 -- The United States' attack against Venezuela early Saturday over drug trafficking allegations sent ripples across the world. From China to Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Australia and Finland, several leaders from different countries took to social media to react to US strikes.

While many condemned the strikes, some called for a democratic transition and some called Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government "illegitimate". Here's what world leaders said:

A spokesperson of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, "China is deeply shocked by and strongly condemns the US's blatant use of force against a sovereign state and action against its president."

"Such hegemonic acts of the US seriously viola...