"Putin's exchange with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro came during a call on Thursday, according to the Kremlin. list of 3 itemsend of list Vladimir Putin expressed solidarity with the Venezuelan people, the Kremlin said in a readout. The Russian leader confirmed his support for the Maduro government's policy aimed at protecting national interests and sovereignty in the face of growing external pressure, it added."
"It added that Putin reiterated that the channels of direct communication between the two nations remain permanently open and assured that Russia will continue to support Venezuela in its struggle to uphold its sovereignty, international law, and peace throughout Latin America. The warm words come as the administration of US President Donald Trump continues to up pressure on Venezuela. On Tuesday, US Navy Seals boarded and seized a US-sanctioned tanker in the Caribbean, where US military assets have surged."
Russian President Vladimir Putin affirmed Moscow's solidarity with Venezuela and confirmed support for the Maduro government's policy of protecting national interests and sovereignty against external pressure. Putin reiterated that direct communication channels between the two nations remain permanently open and assured continued Russian support for Venezuela's struggle to uphold sovereignty, international law, and peace across Latin America. The United States increased pressure, with US Navy SEALs boarding and seizing a US-sanctioned crude tanker in the Caribbean amid a surge of US military assets. Caracas called the seizure an act of international piracy and US spokespeople warned of possible future actions against sanctioned vessels. The seized tanker appears to be the crude carrier Skipper, sanctioned in 2022 for allegedly transporting oil for Hezbollah.
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