politics
February 24, 2026
Russia calls on US to immediately release Venezuelan President Maduro
Moscow stands firm for respecting Venezuela’s sovereignty and peaceful settlement of all differences, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Dmitry Lyubinsky said
TL;DR
- Moscow calls for the immediate release of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife by Washington.
- Russia condemns US actions against Venezuela as a violation of international law and the UN Charter.
- The US is accused of forcibly redirecting Venezuelan oil exports, impacting the country's well-being and humanitarian situation.
- President Maduro and his wife face drug trafficking charges in the US and have pleaded not guilty.
- The US plans to temporarily govern Venezuela following the alleged capture of its president.
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