US EditionUS Military Action in Venezuela Is Seen as Both a Blessing and a Curse for Russia's Putin
The U.S. military's swift capture of Maduro exposed Russia's limited capacity to defend its ally, resulting in over 80 deaths and potential shifts in Venezuelan oil control.
- The US military action in Venezuela is considered a failure for Russia's Putin in supporting an ally, following previous failures in Syria and Iran.
- Putin has sought to justify Russia's actions in Ukraine by describing it as part of Russia's sphere of influence where Western encroachment cannot be allowed.
- Russia hinted at ceding influence in Venezuela to the US in exchange for a sphere of influence in Europe, but the US rejected this offer.
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