Russia Condemns U.S. Capture of Venezuela’s Maduro as “Armed Aggression”

Russia has denounced the U.S. military’s capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during a targeted operation in Venezuela’s capital Caracas – a dramatic escalation of long-simmering tensions between Washington and a close Moscow ally. Russia’s statement emphasized that “Latin America must remain a zone of peace,” positioning the U.S. as a hemispheric bully and Russia as a defender of sovereignty—a narrative crafted for global audiences. In the hours before his capture, Maduro signed a declaration of emergency, urging all forces in Venezuela to mobilize and repudiate the U.S. attack.

Author: Ava Grace

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