Latin America

After Maduro’s Capture, Russia Pleads for ‘Respect for International Legal Norms’

“Venezuela must be guaranteed the right to determine its own destiny without any destructive external interference,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said, now deciding to wave around the UN Charter.

By John Moretti

Jan. 7, 2026

Russia Floated Venezuela-for-Ukraine Deal to Trump – Ex-Advisor

In her 2019 Congress testimony, Trump’s former advisor Fiona Hill said Russia floated the idea of a deal to swap Venezuela for Ukraine via informal communications.

By Leo Chiu

Jan. 5, 2026

Rubio Casts Venezuela Move as Warning to Russia, Iran, China, Cuba

The US Secretary of State frames Maduro’s arrest as a law-enforcement action – and a hemispheric warning to America’s rivals operating close to home.

By Alex Raufoglu

Jan. 4, 2026

Maduro Now in New York Jail as Trump Says US to 'Run' Venezuela

US forces seize Venezuela’s president in a pre-dawn raid, flying Maduro to New York on drug charges as Trump signals long-term control, troops on the ground, and eyes on oil.

By AFP

Jan. 4, 2026

Ukraine

Putin Should Take Note, Analysts Say, as Trump Strikes Maduro, Signals Frustration With Moscow

Trump’s sharp words on Putin, paired with a dramatic operation against Maduro, are raising fresh questions about Washington’s strategy toward Russia, Ukraine – and the wider authoritarian axis.

By Alex Raufoglu

Jan. 4, 2026

Trump: American Oil Firms Will Rebuild Venezuela’s Energy Sector Post-Maduro Raid

US forces seized Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in a nighttime Caracas raid as Trump warned regional rivals and outlined plans for American oil companies to enter Venezuela.

By AFP, Kyiv Post

Jan. 3, 2026

Trump

US Conducting Military Strikes Against Venezuela: US Media

US forces reportedly carried out strikes on Caracas Saturday, marking a potential first attack on Venezuelan soil amid Trump’s ongoing military and economic pressure on Maduro’s government.

By AFP

Jan. 3, 2026

Explosions Heard in Venezuela's Capital: AFP Journalist

Explosions heard in Caracas overnight as Trump hinted at ground strikes, following a reported US attack on a Venezuelan docking site amid escalating pressure on Maduro and naval deployments.

By AFP

Jan. 3, 2026