Moscow reaffirms support for Venezuela leadership amid US threats
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Moscow reaffirmed its unwavering support for Venezuela's sovereignty as President Maduro accused the United States of pursuing regime change and oil theft under the guise of counter-narcotics operations.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks to the media at a joint news conference with Ethiopian Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Timotheos following their talks at Zinaida Morozova's Mansion in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 (Shamil Zhumatov/Pool Photo via AP)
The Russian Foreign Ministry reaffirmed its steadfast support for the Venezuelan leadership in defending national sovereignty, stressing Moscow’s commitment to standing by Caracas in the face of external pressure.
The ministry called for maintaining Latin America and the Caribbean as a zone of peace, stressing the importance of preventing the escalation of regional tensions and strengthening collective security and stability across the region.
The comments come after Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil also conveyed his country’s appreciation to Moscow on Friday, describing Russia as a “strategic ally" that has consistently backed Venezuela’s sovereignty amid mounting threats.
He stated that both nations are expanding cooperation in key sectors as part of a broader effort to safeguard regional stability and mutual development.
Defensive Alliance
This reaffirmation of Russian-Venezuelan partnership comes against the backdrop of heightened US military activity in the Caribbean.
According to reports, US forces have deployed stealth aircraft and naval warships and carried out eight deadly strikes on vessels allegedly linked to drug trafficking, actions that Caracas and independent UN experts have condemned as extrajudicial executions and a dangerous violation of international law.
In response, President Nicolás Maduro announced that 5,000 Russian-made Igla-S air defense missiles have been positioned across Venezuela, backed by tens of thousands of troops mobilized under the Independence 200 exercises.
He said the deployments were intended to ensure that “no one dares to violate Venezuela," underscoring the country’s readiness to repel any potential attack.
Covert War
Maduro has repeatedly accused the United States of waging a covert war aimed at regime change and the theft of Venezuela’s oil wealth, declaring that “everything being done against Venezuela is designed to justify war, overthrow the government, and seize our oil resources." He vowed that Venezuela “will not submit" and urged Latin American nations to unite in defense of regional sovereignty.
National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez echoed this position, warning that the US military buildup poses a threat not only to Venezuela but to the entire Caribbean and Latin American region.
Meanwhile, The New York Times revealed that the administration of US President Donald Trump had authorized the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to conduct covert operations inside Venezuela, a move analysts say further supports Caracas’ assertions that Washington’s strategy goes beyond sanctions and toward active destabilization.
