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The Moscow Times
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Russian MFA Denies Evacuating Embassy Staff From Venezuela - The Moscow Times
3 days ago - Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday denied reports that it was evacuating staff from its embassy in Venezuela as the United States steps up pressure on the government of President Nicolás Maduro.
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The Guardian
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From grudging respect to unease: Russia weighs up fall of Maduro | Russia | The Guardian
2 weeks ago - Instead, it was Donald Trump who pulled it off in Venezuela, in an operation condemned by many as illegal, whisking away the Kremlin’s historic ally Nicolás Maduro, who now faces trial in New York. In public, Russian officials have reacted with anger, condemning the attack as a flagrant violation of international law and a dangerous precedent.
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Russia Evacuating Families of Diplomats from Venezuela
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Russia’s Foreign Ministry has started evacuating the families of diplomats from Venezuela, according to a European intelligence official
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Russia evacuates diplomatic families from Venezuela — MercoPress
1 month ago - The intelligence source indicated that Russian Foreign Ministry officials are assessing the situation in the South American nation in “very grim tones.” Additionally, witnesses in Caracas on Monday morning observed over 10 vehicles with diplomatic plates gathered outside the Russian Embassy. The evacuation follows a series of aggressive military and economic measures by President Donald Trump's administration in the Caribbean. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil confirmed a recent phone call with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, who reportedly reaffirmed Moscow's “comprehensive support and solidarity” and condemned Washington's moves as “acts of piracy.”
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Latin Times
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Russia Denies Evacuating Embassy Staff From Venezuela Amid U.S. Military Buildup, Warns Against Falling for 'Western Provocations'
1 month ago - Russia denied reports on Tuesday that it has begun evacuating staff from its embassy in Venezuela, pushing back against claims that Moscow is preparing for a further deterioration of the situation as the United States ramps up military pressure ...
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The Globe and Mail
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Trump threatens Maduro as U.S. steps up Venezuela campaign - The Globe and Mail
1 month ago - Meanwhile, Russia’s Foreign Ministry started evacuating the families of diplomats from Venezuela, according to a European intelligence official speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive information.
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CBC News
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Trump's Venezuela campaign was meant to target illegal drugs. Now, his motives are less clear | CBC News
1 month ago - Russia’s Foreign Ministry has started evacuating the families of diplomats from Venezuela, according to a European intelligence official speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive information.
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Center for Maritime Strategy
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China, Iran, and Russia will Intervene in Venezuela to Threaten U.S. Regional Hegemony - Center for Maritime Strategy
November 4, 2025 - China, Iran, and Russia sent aid, capital, and arms through illicit trade networks to enable the Houthis’ attacks on western merchants and warships transiting the Bab al-Mandeb strait. They will do the same to aid Venezuela in a bid to challenge U.S. regional hegemony.
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Newsweek
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Russia Warns US Over Military Buildup Against Venezuela - Newsweek
November 3, 2025 - The Kremlin confirmed it is following the situation in Venezuela “very closely.” According to spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Moscow remains in contact with Caracas “as the countries are bound by various treaty obligations.” Peskov stressed that Russia wants “everything to remain peaceful and for no new conflicts to arise in the region.”
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NYTimes
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Russia’s Fearsome Arsenal Fizzled in Venezuela. Here’s Why.
1 week ago - But Venezuela struggled to maintain the Russian equipment, often running out of spare parts and the technical know-how to service the military hardware or operate it, said the four current and former senior U.S.
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Putin rushes to help Maduro, sends Wagner Group to Venezuela as Trump beats the drums of war
November 2, 2025 - The Wagner Group is a Russian State-funded private military company that was controlled until 2023 by the late Yevgeny Prigozhin, a close ally of President Putin.The Wagner Group is now largely integrated into Russia’s military structure as the so-called Africa Corps. In 2024, Wagner-affiliated fighters were spotted training Venezuelan security forces and embedding with local police during post-election protests. Some commentators have suggested that the Wagner Group could offer defensive capabilities to the Venezuelan forces or help President Maduro’s potential evacuation to Moscow if a U.S.-backed intervention takes place.
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Trump's former Russia adviser says Russia offered US free rein in Venezuela in exchange for Ukraine | AP News
2 weeks ago - Russian officials indicated in 2019 that the Kremlin would be willing to back off from its support for Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela in exchange for a free hand in Ukraine, according to Fiona Hill, an adviser to President Donald Trump at the time.
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Trump announces plans for new Navy 'battleship' - ABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago - Trump has announced a plan for the Navy to build a new, large warship that he is calling a "battleship" as part of a larger vision to create a "Golden Fleet."
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Times of India
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Russia Evacuates Citizens From Venezuela Ahead Of Potential US Attack Amid Maduro-Trump Tensions
Russian tour operators reportedly said an emergency evacuation of Russian tourists from Venezuela is underway amid rising tensions between Washington and Caracas. According to the Association of Tour Operators of Russia and reports carried by ...
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Financial Times
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Russian tourists diverted from Venezuela to Cuba amid US strike threat
December 6, 2025 - Threat of military action disrupts flow of holidaymakers travelling to Margarita island
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Reuters
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Exclusive: US seizes Venezuela-linked, Russian-flagged oil tanker after weeks-long pursuit | Reuters
2 weeks ago - The U.S. seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker that was being shadowed by a Russian submarine on Wednesday, after pursuing it for more than two weeks across the Atlantic as part of Washington's efforts to block Venezuelan oil exports, U.S. officials said.
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CNBC
cnbc.com › 2026 › 01 › 05 › how-the-ousting-of-russias-ally-maduro-benefits-moscow.html
Why Russia is treading carefully after the ousting of Kremlin ally Maduro
2 weeks ago - Maduro was an ally of Russia but his departure, or the geopolitical stance underpinning it, brings benefits to Moscow. While Moscow initially condemned U.S. strikes on Venezuela, the Kremlin has not issued an official response on the ousting, nor has Russian President Vladimir Putin.