Maduro Praises Russia and China for Military Support Amid US Tensions

Nicolás Maduro praised Russia and China for their military support to Venezuela, citing U.S. naval deployments in the Caribbean as a growing threat to national security.

• On Thursday, Nicolás Maduro expressed gratitude towards Russia and China for supplying military equipment to the Fuerza Armada Nacional Bolivariana (Fanb), enhancing Venezuelas defense capabilities.
• Maduros remarks came in response to perceived threats from the United States, which has recently increased naval presence in the Caribbean near Venezuelan waters.
• The military support from Russia and China signifies a strengthening of ties among these nations, particularly in light of ongoing geopolitical tensions involving the U.S. and Venezuela.