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Top Russian Official Says U.S.'s 'Theft' of Maduro Shatters International Relations
Dmitry Medvedev, former Russian president and current deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council said the United States' seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has shattered international relations and could be viewed by Caracas as an act of war.
Russia Says U.S. Court Rulings on Maduro Have 'Zero Legitimacy' Due to 'Absolute Immunity'
Russia said that any judicial decisions by U.S. authorities concerning Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro would be illegal and lack legitimacy under international law following his capture by U.S. forces earlier this month.
Russia Slams U.S. Operation To Capture Maduro: 'Deeply Concerning And Condemnable'
Russia condemned the U.S.'s operation in Venezuela that has resulted in the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, calling it an "act of armed aggression against Venezuela."
Russia Formally Requests U.S. To Stop Pursuing Tanker That Painted Its Flag On The Hull As It Flees Washington Forces
The Russian government has formally requested its U.S. counterpart to stop pursuing the tanker that has been fleeing Washington forces after attempting to reach Venezuela.
Russia Denies Evacuating Embassy Staff From Venezuela Amid U.S. Military Buildup, Warns Against Falling for 'Western Provocations'
Russia denied reports on Tuesday that it has begun evacuating staff from its embassy in Venezuela.
Russia Cautions U.S. About Making a 'Fatal Mistake' In Military Campaign Against Venezuela
Venezuela cautioned the U.S. about making a "fatal mistake" in its military campaign against Venezuela, adding that its recent decision to impose a blockade on sanctioned oil tankers "pose a threat to international shipping."
Trump 'Not Worried at All' by Maduro's Reported Phone Call With Putin, White House Says
President Donald Trump is not concerned about Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the White House said
Russia Reiterates Its Support For Venezuela After U.S. Seizes Tanker Off Its Coast
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a call with Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro, where he reiterated Moscow's support for Caracas.
Analysts See Venezuela More Isolated as China and Russia Prioritize Other Conflicts: 'This Time Maduro is Completely Alone'
Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro is increasingly isolated as Beijing and Moscow limit their support to rhetoric while focusing on other geopolitical priorities, according to regional analysts cited by BBC Mundo.
Maduro Touts Stronger China and Russia Relations as U.S. Maintains Military Pressure in the Caribbean: 'This Moment Has Strengthened Our Partnership'
He also shared a letter sent by Vladimir Putin in which he reaffirmed Moscow's support and expressed confidence that Venezuela would "overcome all tests with dignity"
Trump Admin Secretly Working On 28-Point Peace Plan For Russia-Ukraine War: Report
The Trump administration has been secretly working in consultation with Russia to craft a 28-point peace plan to end its invasion of Ukraine, according to a new report.
Russian Foreign Minister Rejects Receiving Help Request From Venezuela
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov rejected receiving help requests from Venezuela as tensions between the South American country and the U.S. continue to escalate
Maduro Claims He Has 'Daily and Ongoing Communication' With Russia as U.S. Intensifies Military Deployment in Caribbean
Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro said that his government maintains "daily and ongoing communication" with Russia, including on military matters, as the United States expands its naval presence near the country
Maduro Claims Venezuela Has a 'Very Fruitful' Relation With Russia Amid Reported Requests Of Military Support
Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro said the country has a very "serene and fruitful" military relation amid reports noting that Caracas requested equipment from Moscow.
Kremlin Confirms Contact With Maduro, Cites 'Contractual Obligations' Amid U.S. Military Pressure
The Russian Foreign Ministry had said last week that the countries would continue to work "side by side" and look to the future "with confidence"
Maduro Sought Missiles from Russia, Radar Overhaul From China as U.S. Pressure Mounted, Leaked Documents Show
The documents indicate that Venezuelan officials approached China and Iran with similar requests for equipment, including drones and electronic warfare tools
Putin Backs Venezuela With New Strategic Treaty as Washington Increases Pressure
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law a Strategic Partnership Treaty with Venezuela on Monday, formalizing a broad cooperation agreement between the two countries
Trump Says He Taunted Putin About Inability To Win Ukraine War: 'Are You a Paper Tiger?'
President Donald Trump said he taunted Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin over his inability to win the war in Ukraine after more than three years
Venezuela Advances Cooperation Pact With Russia While Denouncing 'Imperialist Policies' of U.S.
The measure outlines a "multipolar order based on sovereignty and equality of states" and calls for high-level political dialogue between Caracas and Moscow
Trump Suggests Ukraine Launch a Counter Offensive Against Russia: 'Interesting Times Ahead!!!'
President Donald Trump suggested Ukraine will launch a counter offensive against Russia following his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska: "It's like a great team in sports that has a fantastic defense, but is not allowed to play offensive."
Trump Caught On Hot Mic Saying He Believes Putin 'Wants To Make a Deal' For Him: 'As Crazy As It Sounds'
President Donald Trump was caught in a hot mic during his meeting with European leaders claiming that he believes Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin wants to make a deal for him
Trump And Putin Reportedly Working On a Deal Locking In Russia's Territorial Gains In Ukraine
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are reportedly working on a deal that would lock in Russia's territorial gains in Ukraine, according to a new report
Tulsi Gabbard Reportedly Pushed To Declassify Documents on Russia's Interference of 2016 Elections Despite CIA Concerns
DNI Gabbard ignored concerns from CIA officials who feared revealing spying sources and methods when deciding to release highly classified documents of Russia's role in U.S. election.
Putin Reportedly Set To Offer Ukraine Concession To Trump To Avoid Imminent Sanctions
The Kremlin is reportedly set to offer concessions to Donald Trump in the Ukraine war to avoid imminent sanctions
Russia Warns Against 'Nuclear Rhetoric' After Trump Orders Deployment Of Nuclear Submarines Over Trump Clash With Moscow Official
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov warned against "nuclear rhetoric" after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of nuclear submarines following clashes with Russian official Dmitry Medvedev
Russian Official Warns Trump To Remember The 'Dead Hand,' an Automatic Nuclear Trigger If Leaders Are Attacked
Former president of Russia and current deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev invoked the "Dead Hand," a Cold War nuclear command that allegedly triggers automatic retaliation if Moscow leadership is targeted
'Very Disappointed' Trump Issues New, Shorter Ultimatum to Putin to Reach Ceasefire With Ukraine
Donald Trump has issued a new, shorter ultimatum for Vladimir Putin to reach a ceasefire with Ukraine, facing pressure to do so in a matter of days.
Intel Report Reveals When Ukraine Could Face Russia's Ultimate Drone Goal: Thousands of Kamikazes, All At Once
An intel report has revealed that Russia is on track to multiply the number of kamikaze drones it will be able to deploy in its war against Ukraine soon.
Lindsey Graham Issues Warning to Putin While Labeling Trump the 'Scottie Scheffler of American Politics'
Lindsey Graham warned Putin that Trump is ready to strike back hard, calling him the "Scottie Scheffler of American politics."
NATO Member Warns Putin's War 'Moving Closer to Our Borders' After Polish Factory Hit By Russian Drone
A member nation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has warned that the war between Russia and Ukraine is slowly making it's way closer to the borders of their nation.