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studying the blade

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.

coup in caracas

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."

SANCTIONS RETREAT

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.

'pretext for military intervention'

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.

Spheres of influence

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.

TRANSFER SPECULATION

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.

VENEZUELA CRISIS

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.

debt obligations

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.

Venezuela's Maduro Did Not Discuss New Loans With Putin, Kremlin Says

The Kremlin said they only discussed military technical cooperation.

Russian hardware

Russian Military Specialists Arrive in Venezuela

They had been dispatched in order to service and carry out maintenance on Russian military hardware.

Russia’s Rosneft Rebuffs U.S. Sanctions Threat Over Venezuela Trading

The U.S. could impose sanctions on Rosneft “at some point,” the U.S. special envoy to Venezuela warned.

Sanctions Relief

Rosneft Becomes Main Trader of Venezuelan Crude Oil, Helping to Offset Pressure From U.S. Sanctions

Rosneft is now taking care of shipping and marketing operations for the bulk of Venezuelan oil exports.

Open for business

Russian Oil Exports to U.S. Soar to 6-Year High

Russia has surpassed Venezuela for oil and petroleum sales to the U.S. following tightening sanctions on the Latin American country.

irregular interaction

Russian Foreign Ministry Has Occasional Contacts With Venezuelan Opposition – Reports

Embattled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government is aware of Russia's actions, Russia's Foreign Ministry said.

Russia Says World Should Foster Venezuela Talks, Not Impose Agenda

Lavrov gave the comments at a joint news conference in Havana with his Cuban counterpart.

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