Venezuela thanks Russia for support, reaffirms strategic partnership
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Venezuelan FM expresses gratitude to Russia for backing national sovereignty as both countries deepen their strategic alliance amid regional tensions.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro at the Kremlin in Moscow on May 7, 2025 (AFP)
Venezuela has expressed deep appreciation to Russia for its continued support in defending Venezuelan sovereignty, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil said on Friday.
"On behalf of [Venezuelan] President Nicolas Maduro, we express our sincere gratitude to the Russian government for its unwavering support in protecting our sovereignty. Today, Russia and Venezuela are strengthening their status as strategic allies and are ready to develop cooperation in key areas for the sake of mutual progress," Gil stated via Telegram.
On Thursday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova emphasized that Russia remains in close contact with Venezuelan authorities and stands ready to respond to their needs in light of both existing and emerging threats.
Maduro touts 5,000 Russian missiles
Maduro previously issued a stark warning to Washington, revealing that his country possesses 5,000 Russian-made surface-to-air missiles ready to counter any potential US military aggression in the Caribbean.
The United States has recently increased its military activity in the Caribbean, deploying stealth aircraft and Navy ships under what officials claim is a counter-narcotics mission. US forces have reportedly destroyed at least eight vessels allegedly transporting drugs from Venezuela toward US shores.
Venezuela, however, has denounced the operation as a veiled attempt to prepare for regime change, accusing Washington of using anti-drug efforts as cover for plans to overthrow Maduro’s government.
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