Maduro, Venezuela and Russia

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Trump to take out Maduro? Venezuela deploys Russia's S-300 missile system that can down American jets and missiles
Venezuela has deployed Russian Buk-M2E missile systems near its capital, Caracas, as tensions rise with the United States. These air defense weapons can target U.S. fighter jets and missiles. The move shows Venezuela’s effort to boost its defense power while the U.

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Maduro hails military cooperation with Russia amid Venezuelan fears over U.S.
Maduro's Request to Putin: Military Assistance for Venezuela
Trump downplays US war threat in Venezuela, says Maduro’s days are ‘numbered’
President Donald Trump on Sunday downplayed the prospect of US military action in Venezuela but warned President Nicolas Maduro’s “days are numbered.”

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Trump’s squeeze of Venezuela goes beyond ‘Monroe doctrine’ – in ideology, intent and scale, it’s unprecedented
Trump sounds off on Venezuela's Maduro as deadly boat strikes continue
Trump says Maduro’s ‘days are numbered’ but remains coy on all out war with Venezuela after ‘strike plans drawn up’
Tensions continue to escalate between Washington and Caracas, with relations now reaching their most perilous point in years.

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'Enough Of Threats': Maduro Roars At Trump After U.S. Navy Drills Near Venezuela, Urges Calm
Does Trump have legal standing for ‘al Qaeda Playbook’ in Venezuela? Fmr. prosecutor weighs in

Russian plane lands in Caracas as Trump denies war with Venezuela | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G

A Russian IL 76 military transport plane made a discreet landing in Venezuela after avoiding all Western airspace routes over two days. This flight is significant due to the aircraft’s background of transporting Russian military supplies,

FM addresses reports claiming Venezuela asks Russia, China, Iran for military equipment, opposes unilateral ‘law enforcement operations’ against vessels of other countries

In response to a media question regarding the reports claiming that Venezuela is seeking military equipment such as missiles and drones from China, Russia, and Iran to guard against potential attacks by the US,
The New Voice of Ukraine on MSN

Russia threatens arming Venezuela with Oreshnik IRBMs

In a comment to propaganda outlet Gazeta.ru, Zhuravlyov noted that Russia already arms Venezuela with nearly the full range of weapons—from small arms to combat aircraft. “I see no obstacles to delivering such new developments as Oreshnik to a friendly country,

As U.S. ramps up the pressure, Venezuela pleads with Moscow for help

Documents show Maduro drafted letter asking Russia for missiles, radars and upgraded aircraft as U.S. forces amass in the Caribbean.
DPA International on MSN

Strategic partnership between Russia and Venezuela goes into force

Russia and Venezuela have entered into a strategic partnership intended to expand their cooperation in the areas of energy, mining, transport and security. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the agreement,

What to know about Trump and rising tensions with Venezuela

The drumbeat for some kind of military action against Venezuela keeps getting louder. The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that the Trump administration had identified land targets that could
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Russia Appears To Warn U.S. Over Pressure Against Venezuela: 'We Stand Ready To Respond Appropriately'

The Russian government appeared to send a warning to the Trump administration over its pressure campaign against Venezuela, saying Moscow stands "ready to respond appropriately to the requests of our partners in light of emerging threats.
Anadolu Agency

Russia closely monitoring developments in Venezuela: Kremlin

Spokesman says Russia 'watching very closely what is happening in Venezuela,' adds Moscow is interested in maintaining a peaceful situation between Caracas, Washington - Anadolu Ajansı
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