U.S. Vs Venezuela: Why Russia’s Putin may not come to Maduro’s aid if Trump launches full-scale war

As tensions rise in the Caribbean, questions emerge over whether Russia would defend Venezuela if a U.S.-Venezuela war breaks out. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has appealed to Vladimir Putin for military hardware and defence cooperation, following a “massive mobilisation” of Venezuelan forces after U.S. naval movements near its coast. The Russian Ministry of Defence and Foreign Ministry have reaffirmed Moscow’s support for Caracas, with spokesperson Maria Zakharova. However, analysts doubt whether the Kremlin would commit troops, pointing to Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and limited resources. Watch the video to find out more.