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The Guardian
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Russia and China pledge support for Venezuela as Trump ratchets up pressure on Maduro | Venezuela | The Guardian
1 month ago - Satellite image shows seized Venezuelan oil tanker near the Galveston, Texas shoreline. China and Russia have expressed support for Venezuela.
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DW
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What interest do China and Russia have in Venezuela?
1 month ago - It therefore plays into China's hands if the US is forced to devote more attention to the situation in Venezuela or Cuba. Presumably, it is also advantageous for Russia to increase its influence over allies in Latin America, challenging US supremacy in the region.
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Why Russia and China Are Sitting Out Venezuela’s Clash With Trump
None of them are going to do anything because there are no material gains in helping. People need to understand that none of these hegemonic powers are ideological actors in any classical sense they do what's best for them and that's it. Ideology is just a veneer through which to claim legitimacy for them More on reddit.com
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Venezuela requests UN Security Council meet over ‘ongoing US aggression’
https://x.com/FaytuksNetwork/status/2001417953313493113?s=20 “Secretary of State Marco Rubio was seen pacing back and forth in the Oval Office as he awaited President Trump's return.” More on reddit.com
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Has Venezuela been ditched by its strongest allies - Russia and China?
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China Condemns U.S. 'Bullying' Over Venezuela Oil Blockade, Makes No Aid Commitments
Of course China would make no commitments. The US getting drawn into another war would benefit China greatly, as it would stretch American resources away from the Indo Pacific. More on reddit.com
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CSIS
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The Donroe Doctrine: What Venezuela Means for China, Russia, and Iran | The State of Play | CSIS Events
1 week ago - Nicolas Maduro was a key ally of the so-called CRINK countries (China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea) in Latin America. But President Trump’s actions in Venezuela seemingly support an attempt to alter the balance of power in the Western Hemisphere.
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NYTimes
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Russia’s Fearsome Arsenal Fizzled in Venezuela. Here’s Why.
1 week ago - Venezuela had radar provided by China as well, according to Michael Kofman, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. But it was destroyed by American warplanes, making the Russian-made air defenses even more helpless, said a senior U.S.
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Venezuela Plays Host To China, Russia, And Iran In International Military Games | T2COM G2 Operational Environment Enterprise
May 22, 2025 - Source: “Rusia, China e Irán lanzan sus ‘juegos de guerra’ para desafiar a Estados Unidos en Venezuela (Russia, China and Iran launch their ‘war games’ to challenge the United States in Venezuela),” Clarín (left leaning daily in Argentina), 10 August 2022.
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Washington Times
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What the Chinese learned from America's raid on Venezuela - Washington Times
6 days ago - On the other side were Venezuelan forces outfitted with Chinese and Russian equipment specifically designed and intended to prevent airplanes from flying over one’s nation. Those systems obviously failed. More specifically, the Chinese radar system that failed is the JY-27A system that the slaving, genocidal communist regime in China pitched to its clients in Caracas as being able to detect stealthy aircraft.
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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 - After ousting Maduro, the U.S. has said it will now “run” Venezuela policy. Trump also has renewed his threat to take over Greenland — a self-governing territory of Denmark and part of the NATO military alliance — and threatened to take military action against Colombia for facilitating the global sale of cocaine. The Kremlin will be “thrilled” with the idea that large countries — such as Russia, the United States and China — get spheres of influence because it proves “might makes right,” Hill said.
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Hong Kong Free Press
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At UN, Russia and China blast US conduct toward Venezuela
1 month ago - Russia and China on Tuesday criticized the United States for its military and economic pressure on Venezuela, telling the UN Security Council it was "cowboy behavior" and "intimidation."
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China, Russia clash with US at UN meeting over Venezuela oil seizures and naval pressure | South China Morning Post
“The US actions and the rhetoric have led to continued tensions in the region, raising serious concerns among regional countries and the international community,” said Sun Lei, deputy permanent representative of China to the UN. ... “The US actions seriously infringe upon other countries’ sovereignty, security and the legitimate rising interests.” ... The meeting came as the Trump administration escalated a maritime campaign in the Caribbean that has included the interception of Venezuelan oil tankers and a major US military deployment near Venezuela’s coast.
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BBC
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Donald Trump's Venezuela risk brings risk to China's plans
2 weeks ago - On Wednesday Beijing strongly condemned a US report that suggested Washington will order the acting Venezuelan president to sever economic ties with China and Russia.
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Daily Mail
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Tensions flare as Russian lawmaker accuses US of PIRACY after Trump's forces seize two ships in daring raids: Live updates | Daily Mail Online
1 week ago - The United States has seized a tanker linked to Russia off the coast of Europe and a second vessel in the Caribbean in an escalation of the enforcement of the Venezuela oil blockade.
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Le Monde
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Russia pledges 'full support' for Venezuela against US 'hostilities'
1 month ago - The UN Security Council is to meet Tuesday to discuss the mounting crisis between Venezuela and the United States after a request from Caracas, backed by China and Russia.
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CNBC
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How U.S. oil tanker seizures targeting Venezuela are linked to rising geopolitical tensions with China
1 month ago - "The longer it goes on and it may create negotiating space in U.S.-China diplomacy, because Venezuelan oil is discounted to China, and it's the type of heavy crude that China can refine," he said. "Without VZ oil, China will have to go to the market to Russia and the Middle East, which will be more costly to them," he added.
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The Moscow Times
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Russia Pledges 'Full Support' for Venezuela Against U.S. 'Hostilities' - The Moscow Times
6 days ago - The UN Security Council is to meet Tuesday to discuss the mounting crisis between Venezuela and the United States after a request from Caracas, backed by China and Russia.
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NYTimes
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Venezuela Updates: U.S. Forces Seize Two Tankers; Rubio Lays Out Plan for American Control - The New York Times
The tanker has carried Venezuelan oil for years, often sailing under the false identity Varada Blessing, the name of a decommissioned vessel, when picking up those cargoes before transporting them to China, according to TankerTrackers.com. The ship has also carried Russian and Iranian oil to China, according to Kpler.
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China & Russia Move In — Venezuela Becomes the New Frontline Against U.S. Power! - YouTube
China & Russia Move In — Venezuela Becomes the New Frontline Against U.S. Power! - Venezuela is becoming the new frontline as China and Russia expand militar...
Published   November 22, 2025
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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 - For more than two decades, Venezuela sought to cultivate a network of anti-American allies – from Russia and China to Cuba and Iran – in the hope of helping to shape a new axis capable of standing up to Washington.
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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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Reddit
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r/IRstudies on Reddit: Why Russia and China Are Sitting Out Venezuela’s Clash With Trump
December 1, 2025 - If the Venezuelan can shoot down a stealth fighter or sink a naval vassal, which isn't that hard since Chinese radar can detect the 5th gen fighter and the US Navy have proven extremely vulnerable while dealing with the Houthi, it's already a huge loss to the US More replies ... Well it’s mainly because neither Russia nor China are Hegemonic Powers.
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YouTube
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Russia Just Did Something INSANELY STUPID in Venezuela - YouTube
Tensions are skyrocketing as the U.S. deploys major naval power near Venezuela—and Russia responds with a shocking move. Moscow has secretly delivered advanc...
Published   November 13, 2025