Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed support for Venezuela during a phone call with Nicolás Maduro. A Kremlin statement said Putin and Maduro exchanged views on issues related to furthering the development of relations in accordance with the treaty on strategic partnership and cooperation. Maduro has been under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to leave office.
MOSCOW DECEMBER 12: Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed support for Venezuela during a phone call with Nicolás Maduro. This comes after the U.S. seized an oil tanker near the South American coast. Charlie D’Agata reports, and Willie James Inman has more from the White House.
A Kremlin statement said Putin and Maduro exchanged views on issues related to furthering the development of relations in accordance with the treaty on strategic partnership and cooperation that took effect in November.
“Vladimir Putin expressed solidarity with the Venezuelan people and reaffirmed support for the Maduro government’s policies aimed at safeguarding national interests and sovereignty amid mounting external pressures,” it said.
Maduro has been under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to leave office, with the United States conducting a huge military build-up in the Caribbean.
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