Kremlin confirms Russia's support towards Venezuela, Putin talks to President Maduro (file photo)
AFP, Moscow. On one hand, Trump is continuously targeting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and is continuously seizing Venezuelan oil tankers. Meanwhile, Putin has come in support of Venezuela and has assured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro of all possible help.
The Kremlin has informed that Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday had a telephone conversation with his longtime ally Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Kremlin confirms Russia's support for Venezuela
The talks took place against the backdrop of rising tensions between the two countries after the US military seized an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast. According to the Kremlin's statement, Putin confirmed Russia's support towards Venezuela in this conversation.
Vladimir Putin expressed solidarity with the Venezuelan people and confirmed his support for the Maduro government's policy aimed at protecting national interests and sovereignty in the face of growing external pressure, the Kremlin said in a statement released after the phone call.
Russia is a key ally of Venezuela and has provided diplomatic and economic support to the Maduro government, especially since the US imposed tough sanctions on Venezuela.
Russia stands with Venezuela
The development shows that Russia, despite strained relations with the US, stands by its ally Venezuela and continues its support to the Maduro government.