Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Putin Supports Maduro Amid US Tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin called Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to show support.
The US is putting pressure on Maduro, and he might leave Venezuela.
Belarus's leader, Alexander Lukashenko, also talked to Maduro's ambassador and said Maduro is welcome in Belarus.
The US has been building up its military in the Caribbean and doesn't recognize Maduro as Venezuela's president.
Maduro says he won the election, but the US and others say it wasn't fair.
Russia and Belarus are supporting Maduro, while the US is trying to get him to leave.
Vladimir Putin reaffirmed support for Nicolas Maduro during a phone call, expressing solidarity with Venezuela.
Maduro may seek refuge abroad as US President Donald Trump escalates pressure to remove him from power.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko met with Venezuela's ambassador, offering Maduro a welcome in Belarus.
The US has increased military presence in the Caribbean and does not recognize Maduro's presidency.
Maduro's reelection is disputed by the US and Western governments, who consider it a sham.
- Who
- Vladimir Putin, Nicolas Maduro, Alexander Lukashenko, Donald Trump
- What
- Phone call between Putin and Maduro, diplomatic engagements, US military build-up in the Caribbean
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Venezuela, Russia, Belarus, Caribbean
- Why
- US pressure on Venezuela, Maduro's disputed reelection, international diplomatic efforts
- Vladimir Putin
- Russian President
- Nicolas Maduro
- Venezuelan President
- Alexander Lukashenko
- Belarusian President
- US Military Build-up
- Caribbean
- Maduro's Reelection
- Disputed by US and Western Governments
- Belarus-Venezuela Relations
- Diplomatic Engagement
- US Sanctions on Belarus
- Eased by Trump Administration
Sources
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