Nicolas Maduro

Vatican urged U.S. to let Maduro flee to Russia

The Vatican tried to convince the United States in late December to show patience and allow former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to receive asylum in Russia, The Washington Post reported on Jan. 9, citing sources and government documents.

10 January, 11:35 AM

Venezuela claims 100 dead in U.S. Maduro raid

About 100 people were killed during the U.S. operation in Venezuela that captured former leader Nicolás Maduro, including members of his security detail and Cuban military personnel, Venezuela's Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said on Jan. 7, according to Reuters.

8 January, 01:49 PM

Trump confirms U.S. strikes on Venezuela and says Maduro was removed from country

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed a large-scale strike against Venezuela on Jan. 3, and said the United States captured President Nicolás Maduro along with his wife and removed them from the country, according to Trump’s post on Truth Social.

3 January, 12:54 PM

Russia deploys Wagner mercenaries to operate new Pantsir-S1 systems

Russia has likely begun delivering a batch of arms to Venezuela, including Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft gun-missile systems that were previously not in the Venezuelan army's inventory, the Militarnyi outlet reported on Nov. 5.

5 November 2025, 05:50 PM

Maduro asks Putin for aid as U.S. military buildup continues

Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro asked his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to supply missiles, radars, and modern combat aircraft, citing the ongoing U.S. naval asset buildup in the Caribbean, The Washington Post reported on Oct. 31.

31 October 2025, 09:54 PM

Nicolas Maduro