Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's controversial claim to victory in the recent presidential election has plunged the country into a deep political crisis. The election results, widely viewed as rigged by outside observers, have sparked widespread protests and led to the arrest of thousands, including opposition figures and journalists.
Amid escalating tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin has shown support for Maduro by sending the Baltic Fleet to a port near Caracas. Reports of Russian Wagner mercenaries being present in Venezuela alongside government forces have raised concerns about external interference in the country's internal affairs.
