247 - The government of Russian President Vladimir Putin announced this Friday (31) that it supports Venezuela against attacks by United States military forces on vessels allegedly involved in international drug trafficking.
“We support the leadership of #Venezuela in defending its national sovereignty, taking into account the dynamics of the international and regional situation,” the Russian Foreign Ministry published.
"We are prepared to respond appropriately to requests from our partners in light of emerging threats."
More than 60 people have died since the administration of US President Donald Trump ordered, just over a month ago, the deployment of troops to the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean regions, in areas near South America.
President Donald Trump has denied that his administration is preparing military attacks against Venezuela, which is led by Nicolás Maduro. The information about the alleged plan was published in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
💬#Zakharova: We support the leadership of #Venezuela in defending its national sovereignty, taking into account the dynamics of the international & regional situation.
— MFA Russia 🇷🇺 (@mfa_russia) October 31, 2025
🤝 We stand ready to respond appropriately to the requests of our partners in light of emerging threats.
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The military action conducted by the United States is part of the strategy adopted by President Donald Trump's administration, which has ordered the deployment of troops to regions near South America. According to information from Washington, the objective of the initiative is to reinforce the fight against so-called narcoterrorism.
The U.S. government also announced a reward of up to $50 million — about R$270 million — for information leading to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. President Donald Trump instructed the CIA and the Pentagon to intensify actions against the Venezuelan government.
Trump's policy towards Venezuela is also linked to the issue of oil. Data released by the website World Atlas indicates that, in 2024, Venezuela held the top position among countries with the largest oil reserves on the planet, totaling 300.9 billion barrels. In second place was Saudi Arabia, with 266.5 billion barrels, followed by Canada, with 169.7 billion.
The list continues with Iran (157.8 billion), Iraq (150 billion), Russia (103.2 billion), Kuwait (101.5 billion), United Arab Emirates (97.8 billion), United States (48.5 billion) and Libya (48.4 billion). Brazil appears in 15th place, with 16.2 billion barrels, representing approximately 1% of world reserves.
