Putin calls Maduro, Lukashenko meets Venezuela envoy as Trump cranks up pressure

Russia and its close ally Belarus reached out to Venezuela's embattled leader, Nicolas Maduro, on Thursday as US President Donald Trump ramps up pressure for his removal.

) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (L) exchanges documents with Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) prior to the meeting with President of Russia, May 7, 2025 in Moscow, Russia

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ByREUTERS

DECEMBER 11, 2025 20:54

Putin calls Maduro, Lukashenko meets Venezuela envoy as Trump cranks up pressure

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Putin calls Maduro, Lukashenko meets Venezuela envoy as Trump cranks up pressure

Russia and its close ally Belarus reached out to Venezuela's embattled leader, Nicolas Maduro, on Thursday as US President Donald Trump ramps up pressure for his removal.

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