U.S. bribery plot to capture Maduro fails; Kremlin backs Venezuela amid tension

The political storm between Washington, Moscow, and Caracas has deepened after reports surfaced alleging a failed U.S. plot to bribe Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s personal pilot in an attempt to capture him. The 16-month operation, reportedly conducted under the guise of intelligence outreach, collapsed in humiliation — triggering an outraged response from the Kremlin, which has now openly declared support for Maduro's government. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov condemned any Western interference in Venezuela, reaffirming Russia’s stance on respecting national sovereignty. Watch for more