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Putin and Maduro Sign Strategic Partnership Treaty in Moscow

The deal marks Russia’s fourth such agreement in two years, following similar pacts with China, North Korea and Iran.

Putin Invites Venezuela’s Maduro to Victory Day Parade in Moscow

Nicolas Maduro did not immediately confirm his attendance but noted that Venezuela plans to unveil a monument honoring the Soviet army.

Russia Signs Security, Energy Deals With Venezuela

The new agreements include “intelligence and counter-espionage issues,” the use of drones and petroleum exploration technology.

Kremlin Says Venezuelan Opposition Should 'Accept Defeat'

It also warned other countries, which were not mentioned by name, against interfering in Venezuela's domestic politics.

Putin Congratulates Venezuela’s Maduro on Election Victory

The Kremlin leader said he was “confident” Nicolas Maduro would continue to help bolster Russian-Venezuelan relations.

Russia, Venezuela To Boost Cooperation in Energy, Including Nuclear

Russia's Sergei Lavrov arrived in Venezuela late Monday from Cuba as part of a Latin American tour as Moscow seeks new diplomatic and trading partners...

'Join Forces' Against Sanctions 'Blackmail,' Urges Russia's Lavrov

Russia's top diplomat is on a weeklong Latin American tour.

Russian Special Envoy Steven Seagal Gifts Sword to Venezuela's Maduro

The hero of 80s and 90s hits including "Hard to Kill" and "Under Siege" shared his love of martial arts with Venezuela's embattled leader.

Russia Says Venezuela Election 'Transparent'

President Nicolas Maduro won total control of the country in polls boycotted by the opposition and widely criticized by other international powers.

U.S. Blocks Russia's UN Text on Mercenaries in Venezuela

Russia called on the Security Council "to unequivocally condemn the attempt of invasion" in Venezuela.

Venezuelan Opposition Plotted Russian Ally Maduro’s ‘Capture’ With U.S. Mercenaries: WP

Russia’s Foreign Ministry said it found Washington's denial of involvement in an alleged mercenary attack "unconvincing."

Russia’s Rosneft Exits Venezuela

State-backed oil giant to halt activities in Venezuela after being hit by U.S. sanctions, but Russian government remains key partner.

Russia's Lavrov Hits Out at U.S. 'Provocations' in Venezuela

Lavrov said the United States was "threatening that all options are on the table" and was involved in "provocations" in Venezuela.

Russia Sends Lavrov to Venezuela to 'Counteract' U.S. Sanctions

His trip follows a tour by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo of four former Soviet states.

Russia’s Rosneft Secretly Exporting Venezuelan Oil – Bloomberg

Rosneft-contracted oil tanker switched off GPS transponder before sailing to Venezuela to pick up two million barrels.

Planeloads of Cash From Russia Have Been Shipped to Venezuela

A total of $315 million of U.S. dollar and euro notes were sent in six separate shipments from Moscow to Caracas.

Venezuela Denies Rumors of Transfer of Its State Oil Firm to Russia's Rosneft

Close adviser to Nicolas Maduro says there are no plans to transfer control of PDVSA to Rosneft in exchange for debt relief from Moscow.

Rosneft Could Get 'Full Control' of Venezuela’s PDVSA — Reports

Venezuela considers stepping-up collaboration with Russian state oil giant in exchange for debt relief.

Putin, Maduro Discussed Venezuela's Debt to Russia Last Week

In November 2017, Russia agreed to restructure Venezuela's sovereign debt of $3.15 billion, with repayments over 10 years

opinion Maximilian Hess

Is the Kremlin Tired of Venezuela?

Moscow's help will continue with limitations, while Rosneft might be Venezuela’s biggest ally.

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