The offer of Russia is aligned with that of Uruguay and Mexico, countries that are neutral to the political escalation in Venezuela but recognize Nicolás Maduro as the legitimate president. ... The statement, made by Alexander Shchetinin, director of the Department for Latin America of the..…
Russia also stressed that it would stand by Venezuela to protect its sovereignty, warning that Washington’s moves could lead to lawlessness and bloodshed in Venezuela. Moscow said foreign powers’ support for the opposition leader is a bid to “usurp power”. . ..…
Maduro visited Moscow in December, seeking Russia’s political and financial support. Over the last decade, China has given Venezuela $65 billion in loans, cash and investment. ..…
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