Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro said that his government maintains "daily and ongoing communication" with Russia, including on military matters, as the United States expands its naval presence near the country and intensifies operations against vessels it claims are tied to drug trafficking.
Speaking during his weekly broadcast on state television, Maduro said Caracas and Moscow are "advancing" in what he described as calm but productive military cooperation that "will continue." He added that the two governments are discussing "many developing issues, including the military."
