Venezuela is caught in the throes of struggle between Maduro's and the opposition, led by Juan Guaido.. The former has the backing of China, Russia, Cuba, Bolivia and Nicaragua, while the latter is supported by number of Latin American and European nations and United States.. ..…

Therefore, in geopolitical terms, the extraterritorial element of the blockade on Venezuela is the US second line of attack – unlikely directed at the EU or Canada that have recognized self appointed “interim president” Juan Guaidó – rather directed at Russia and China that have..…

On 23 January, Maduro’s National Assembly-backed challenger Juan Guaidó declared himself interim President, sparking off the current power struggle. The US, Brazil, and Colombia support Guaidó, while Russia and China continue to support Maduro. . ..…

The U.S. has managed to rally many regional countries in backing Guaidó, but others such as Bolivia, Cuba, Mexico, Nicaragua and Uruguay have held out in favor of Maduro. . Russia, in particular, has thrown its weight behind the socialist leader, whose country has witnessed severe economic..…

The U.S and most other Western countries have thrown their backing behind Venezuelan Juan Guaido, arguing that President Nicolas Maduro's 2018 reelection was illegitimate.. Russia and China support Maduro, Guaido is puppet of Washington. Maduro retains control of state..…

Below is an update on Russia-Venezuela relations: . . Guaido shaking hands with a soldier at the Generalisimo Francisco de Miranda Airbase 'La Carlota'. ... April 30, Guaido launches the final phase of Operation Freedom. . . . ..…

Maduro blames US sanctions for the country's economic problems and dismisses Guaido as an American puppet. . Russia, China, Iran and Turkey are among the countries that have remained steadfast in their support for Maduro's legal government. . . . . ..…

So the purpose of Pompeo and the neocons is to blame somebody whether it is China or Russia. . . Ever since the White House recognized Venezuela’s self-proclaimed ‘interim leader’ Juan Guaido, the US has warned other nations, including China and Russia, against maintaining..…

Maduro has denounced Guaido Russia, China and Venezuela military.. ..…

“Pompeo will likely reiterate the administration's prior warnings to external actors including China, Cuba and Russia, to not intervene in the crisis,” Braga said. . While most Western nations have recognized Guaido as head of state, Russia, China and Cuba have stood by Maduro. . ..…

Guaidó toured Caracas Wednesday telling supporters it's not the time to rest in the fight to oust Maduró. Russia's U.N., Vassily Nebenzia, called the council meeting just another episode of tragedy with several acts in the attempt to change Venezuela... ..…

Maduro, who was in for his second presidential term on 10 January after winning the May election, qualified Guaido's move as an attempt to stage coup orchestrated by Washington.. Russia, Bolivia, Turkey, China, Cuba and of other states have, in the meantime, voiced their support..…

Maduro, whose key allies are Russia and Cuba, says Guaido is a collaborator in a U.S. plot to overthrow his government. . . . . ..…

U.S has led effort to oust President Nicolas Maduro and replace him with Juan Guaido. ... Maduro, retains the backing of Russia and China and control of state institutions including the military.. ..…

Treasury Department noted that Nicolás Maduro is feeling isolated and desperate for lifelines from Russia Juan Guaidó, as the leader of the country.. Russia, in particular, is known for being longtime ally of Venezuela, dating back to Maduro's, Hugo Chavez. ..…

On February 4, most of the European Union member states recognized Guaido as Venezuela’s interim president. . In contrast, Russia, Belarus, Bolivia, Iran, Cuba, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Syria and Turkey voiced support for Maduro, while China called for resolving all differences peacefully..…

Canada, a number of right-leaning Latin American countries and several EU member states have already recognized Guaido. . However, other countries, including Russia, China, Turkey, and Iran, have expressed support for the elected government in Venezuela and condemned any foreign interference..…

Russia Says Guaido Is Not Independent, No Use Talking to Him . . TEHRAN (FNA)- Venezuela’s self-proclaimed interim president Juan Guaido coordinates his every step with a foreign country and Moscow sees no point in communicating with a dependent figure, the Russian foreign ministry said. ...…

The US, along with number of its Latin American allies,  has already recognized Guaido as  president... the UN and several countries, including Russia, China, Iran, Turkey and Syria and Bolivia would stand with Venezuelan government.  ... ..…

But I intend to fix that by working covertly with the governments of Russia and China, as Guaidó did with the US government prior to his self-appointment, in order to obtain their support for my presidency. ..…

CARACAS - Global jostling intensified on Thursday between countries that want Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro power and those trying to force him to resign, as Juan Guaido made overtures to his rival's allies Russia and China... Venezuelan leader and self-proclaimed Juan..…

The United States, Latin American countries and Canada have recognized Guaido as president, while China and Russia have urged non-interference.. ..…

The measures triggered higher global oil prices, angry responses from China and Russia and the first serious moves against Guaido since he challenged Maduro's claim on the presidency last week.. ..…

United States, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, Ecuador and Paraguay have acknowledged Guaido while countries including Russia and China back Maduro... ..…

Venezuela is in the midst of constitutional crisis involving its Nicolas Maduro and National Assembly Juan Guaido. United States, Canada, and Latin American countries have recognized Guaidó while Russia, China, Iran, Turkey, Cuba and several others have stood with Maduro.. ..…

Britain, France, Germany and Spain have sent Maduro a diplomatic ultimatum: Agree in eight days to new elections or we back the 35-year-old Guaido, who, until this year, was an unknown. . ... But Russia called Guaido’s action a “quasi-coup” and warned that intervention… . ...…

Bolton, White House adviser, warned on Sunday against violence or the intimidation of American diplomats Venezuela or Guaido, saying such action would trigger response from United States.. Britain, Germany, France and Spain all would recognize Guaido Russia said was absurd and..…

UNITED NATIONS—The United States urged all nations Saturday to end Venezuela’s “nightmare” and support opposition leader Juan Guaido while Russia accused the Trump administration of attempting “to engineer a coup d’etat” against President Nicolas Maduro — a reflection of the..…

Hours earlier United States urged all nations to support Venezuelan Juan Guaido while Russia accused Trump administration of attempting to engineer coup d'etat against Maduro - reflection of the deep divisions over the in Latin American country... ..…

Guaido says movement won't 'fizzle' . . These are among the countries that support Maduro . ... Russia . Syria . Turkey . . . . . Guaido made his first public appearance since his dramatic challenge to the regime. ..…

Mike Pompeo asked the nations to paralyze financial transactions with the government of Nicolás Maduro The bloc that supports the government of Guaidó with the US at the head faced the bloc led by Russia and China. ... With strongly polarized participation, the bloc that supports the..…

In his phone call with Maduro, Putin stressed that destructive outside interference violated the fundamental norms of law,  from Russia's state-owned media outlet Tass.  . Wednesday, Trump recognized  Juan Guaido, head of Venezuela's opposition-led National Assembly,  as the..…

But Russia, China, Iran, Syria, Cuba and Turkey have voiced their backing for Maduro’s government. . ... Russia has been propping up Maduro with arms deliveries and loans. Maduro visited Moscow in December, seeking Russia’s political and financial support. ..…

Minutes later, US President Donald Trump recognized Guaido as the “legitimate” interim president of the Latin American country, calling on other governments in the Western Hemisphere to also recognize Guaido. . Last week, Russia said Washington's approach to the South American country..…