A quiet Kremlin message has sent shockwaves through Washington. Just days after a reported CIA visit to Caracas and the dramatic seizure of Nicolas Maduro, Moscow signaled restraint. Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin says, has “no plans” to call Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodriguez, yet keeps the option open. Russia condemns U.S. actions but avoids direct escalation. Analysts warn this calm may hide a deeper strategy. As Caracas tilts toward Iran, China and Moscow, and Trump reshapes global norms, Venezuela risks becoming a test case for how far great powers can now go.
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