In the aftermath of the dramatic U.S. operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Russia has sharply condemned the military action, labeling it an act of armed aggression and violation of sovereignty. Russian officials are publicly critical of Washington’s use of force, calling the justification for the strike unfounded and warning it undermines international law and global stability.
Moscow has reaffirmed its support for Venezuela’s interim leadership, framing U.S. intervention as a form of neocolonial overreach that threatens sovereign states and could set a dangerous precedent.
Tensions escalated further when a Russian flagged oil tanker was seized by U.S. forces, prompting Russia to condemn the action as a violation of maritime law and an example of aggressive overreach.
Analysts say the crisis exposes a power struggle between global powers for influence in Latin America, with Russia worried about diminishing leverage and potential economic risks especially in oil markets and energy partnerships.
This evolving showdown has elevated geopolitical risk across international markets, threatening oil supply chains, investor confidence, and broader diplomatic relations a situation where fear alone can trigger violent market swings.
