Venezuela & Russia
122 shared events · Importance 19 · Last updated May 17, 2026
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International
Venezuela: Venezuela deported Alex Saab to the United States to face criminal proceedings.
Russia: Russia was targeted by one of Ukraine's largest drone strikes, resulting in at least four deaths.
May 16, 2026 · 21 articles
International
Venezuela: Donald Trump's talk of making Venezuela the 51st U.S. state was met with near-silence from the Venezuelan government.
Russia: Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine, causing significant damage and casualties, and straining Ukraine's air defenses.
May 14, 2026 · 19 articles
International
Venezuela: Venezuela was a founding member of OPEC.
Russia: Russia is mentioned as a major oil producer alongside Saudi Arabia, accused of dictating and manipulating OPEC+ decisions to advance its own interests, which contributed to the United Arab Emirates' dissatisfaction with the cartel.
Apr 28, 2026 · 222 articles
International
Venezuela: Venezuela is mentioned by Donald Trump as a past victory for the United States, referring to the ouster of Nicolás Maduro.
Russia: Russia is a longstanding ally of Iran, with President Vladimir Putin meeting Abbas Araghchi and offering words of support amidst the ongoing tensions.
Apr 27, 2026 · 50 articles
International
Venezuela: Venezuela is mentioned as a country against which the United States has vacillated on restrictions, similar to Iran and Russia.
Russia: The United States Treasury issued temporary sanctions waivers on Russia oil to help quell the impact of rising oil prices, indicating a broader concern about global energy markets.
Apr 24, 2026 · 52 articles
International
Venezuela: A US raid in Caracas that captured Venezuela's president is cited as an example of Donald Trump's use of raw power, potentially emboldening China and Russia.
Russia: Russia is benefiting from higher oil and natural gas prices due to the Iran war and is looking to exploit strategic openings created by US distractions.
May 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Venezuela: Venezuela was the site of a US military operation in January that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro and the installation of a more US-compliant leadership.
Russia: Russia is mentioned as an adversary that might become wise to Donald Trump's unpredictable negotiating strategy.
Apr 08, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Venezuela: The military operation to capture then-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is seen by some in Beijing as part of Donald Trump's strategy to contain China, which was a major customer and investor in Venezuela's oil industry.
Russia: Iran's ambassador to China suggested that Russia, along with China and the United Nations, could ensure long-term security guarantees for Iran.
Apr 09, 2026 · 12 articles
International
Venezuela: Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo XVI for opposing the US attack on Venezuela.
Russia: Russia, as an energy exporter, stands to benefit from higher oil prices caused by the conflict, leading the IMF to upgrade its economic forecast for the country.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
Venezuela: The International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group celebrated their re-engagement with Venezuela's acting government after a seven-year pause, amidst the broader economic discussions.
Russia: The G7 finance ministers pledged to keep up pressure on Russia, though its war on Ukraine was more muted in discussions compared to the Middle East conflict.
Apr 02, 2026 · 45 articles
International
Venezuela: Venezuela has been a target of Donald Trump's aggressive Latin America policy, with its leader captured in a military raid and massive reforms pushed.
Russia: The United States previously closed three Russian facilities, including a consulate in San Francisco.
May 07, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Venezuela: Venezuela was Cuba's main source of energy, and the US removal of Nicolás Maduro as its leader resulted in an energy blockade that impacted Cuba.
Russia: The United States sees increasing influence on Cuba by Russia, including intelligence and logistics cooperation, as a national security threat.
May 07, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Venezuela: Venezuela is mentioned by the Cuban ambassador as a country against which the United States has made acts of aggression and threats.
Russia: The Russian invasion of Ukraine contributed to an energy price shock in June 2022, which is mentioned in the context of historical inflation.
May 12, 2026 · 49 articles
International
Venezuela: Venezuela is a country where Pietro Parolin served as ambassador.
Apr 21, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Venezuela: Venezuela delivered a joint statement condemning Israel's attack on Iran's nuclear facilities on behalf of a group of states.
Jun 16, 2025 · 8 articles
International
Venezuela: Venezuela was briefly mentioned as a topic of discussion during the U.S.-Belarus talks, but its specific role or impact in this event is not detailed.
Dec 13, 2025 · 9 articles
International
Venezuela: Venezuela is mentioned as a country that the United States can 'push around' by locking it out of the United States, highlighting the power derived from dollar dominance.
Apr 17, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Venezuela: Venezuela has been subject to naval blockades by the United States, a tactic President Donald Trump has also employed against Iran, highlighting a pattern of foreign policy.
Russia: Russia exchanged attacks with Ukraine, killing and wounding dozens, with drone and missile strikes in Dnipro and other areas.
Apr 22, 2026 · 43 articles
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