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Putin calls Maduro: Russia expresses solidarity with Venezuela amid Trump’s escalation; plan joint projects

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, on Thursday, during which he reiterated Russia’s intention to carry out joint projects in the economy and energy sectors and expressed solidarity with Venezuela. The call, confirmed by the Kremlin, comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, including pressure from the United States on […]

‘War criminal’: Indian-origin Shri Thanedar announces impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth over Venezuela ‘botch-up’

Michigan Democrat leader, Indian-origin Rep Shri Thanedar announced he would file articles of impeachment against Defense secretary Pete Hegseth who is under major scrutiny over his order to strike a small boat off the coast of Venezuela allegedly carrying narcotics. According to reports, during the September strike, Hegseth allegedly issued a verbal order to “kill […]

‘No problem’: Trump backs release of alleged drug boat strike footage; repeats warning of land strikes in Venezuela

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he would support the release of any footage of the multiple strikes on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat from September 2, while backing the “decision to knock out the boats.” The Trump administration and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth in particular have been under scrutiny in recent days after […]

‘Don’t want a slave’s peace’: Maduro hits back after Trump ultimatum; tensions surge

Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro responsed to escalating US pressure, telling thousands of supporters in Caracas that the country “does not want a slave’s peace” as tensions with Washington deepen. Addressing marchers after weeks of rising military activity by the United States, Maduro accused Washington of “testing” Venezuela with a naval deployment that has now entered […]

Why Is the U.S. Threatening Venezuela?

Venezuela doesn’t play a large role in the drug trade to the United States, so what is motivating the massive military buildup? Julian E. Barnes, who reports on intelligence and international security, discusses the issues with our senior writer Katrin Bennhold. Source link

Troubled by US Venezuela operation, Europeans limit intel sharing

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro at an event in Caracas on Saturday. US President Trump has said that Maduro’s days were numbered as head of state PARIS: The US military operation against Venezuelan alleged drug traffickers coupled with threats by Donald Trump for a ground assault against President Nicolas Maduro have troubled European powers who retain […]

How Radio Traffic Let Us Track U.S. Drones in the Caribbean

new video loaded: How Radio Traffic Let Us Track U.S. Drones in the Caribbean The U.S. military’s buildup near Venezuela has been rapidly growing and changing. Riley Mellen, from Visual Investigations, describes what’s visible, and audible, about the deployment. By Riley Mellen, Coleman Lowndes, David Seekamp, James Surdam and Zach Caldwell November 6, 2025 Source […]

Who Is Driving U.S. Attacks in the Caribbean?

new video loaded: Who Is Driving U.S. Attacks in the Caribbean? What’s the main goal of the U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean, and who in the Trump administration is behind it? Anatoly Kurmanaev, a New York Times reporter who covered Venezuela, discusses with Katrin Bennhold what we know and don’t know. By Katrin Bennhold, […]

‘False, not accurate’: Two B-1 bombers reportedly fly near Venezuela; Trump dismisses claims

Two B-1 bombers took off from Dyess Air Force Base in Texas on Thursday morning, reportedly en route to Venezuela; however, US President Donald Trump dismissed the report, calling it “not accurate.”The bomber flight report, firstly published by the Wall Street Journal, came amid Washington’s military campaign against alleged drug traffickers in the region, leading […]

‘Deliberate’: At least one US strike on ‘drug-carrying’ boats targeted Colombians – report

US strikes drug-smuggling boat off Venezuela coast (SOurce: X@PeteHegseth) At least one of the recent US military strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats targeted Colombian nationals aboard a vessel that had departed from Colombia, according to two individuals briefed by the Pentagon.Since September, the US has carried out at least five strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats […]