Overview

• Venezuela and Russia have entered into agreements focused on intelligence, counter-espionage, and energy cooperation, with plans extending until 2030 and potentially beyond.
• The deals include Russian support for Venezuela's military development, featuring advanced weapons, military equipment, and drone technology.
• Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, whose recent election victory is disputed, emphasizes the strategic partnership with Russia as a path to unity and cooperation.
• Russia remains one of the few countries recognizing Maduro's election claim, while the international community, including the U.S., supports opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez.
• The United States has imposed sanctions on Venezuelan officials involved in the election, citing interference and suppression of democratic processes.