Putin expands front: Russia's Pantsir systems arrive in Venezuela as Trump reconsiders US strikes

Russia has delivered Pantsir-S1 and Buk-M2E air defense systems to Venezuela, reinforcing Maduro’s military just as Trump reconsiders strikes. As Il-76 cargo planes land in Caracas and Wagner mercenaries reportedly join the fray, US officials face rising odds and regional anxiety reminiscent of past nuclear standoffs.