In a dramatic escalation of geopolitical tensions, Russia has responded angrily to the United States' military intervention in Venezuela, pledging to defend the South American nation as fears of a broader global conflict intensify. The statement marks a dangerous turning point in the standoff, placing two superpowers at odds over the country's future and raising alarms about the potential consequences of further provocation.
Moscow's aggressive response followed US President Donald Trump's confirmation that ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro had been removed from Caracas to face serious criminal charges. Maduro, along with his wife Cilia Flores, reportedly fled the country after military strikes in the early hours of Saturday morning. The charges against Maduro centre on allegations of 'narco-terrorism', a significant escalation that underscores Washington's determination to remove him from power.
