Russia Warns of War Over Venezuela

Russia's deputy Security Council chairman and a senior lawmaker condemned Trump's actions in Venezuela as unlawful and destabilizing.
Medvedev called Trump's actions illegal but internally coherent in pursuit of U.S. interests.
Latin America is framed as the U.S.'s 'backyard' with Trump seeking leverage over Venezuela's oil supplies.
Pushkov said the U.S. attack violated norms and resembled past conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya.
Trump's claim led to international reactions and calls for UN discussions.
Medvedev warned that attacking a stronger country would be an act of war.
Russia maintains close ties with Venezuela in energy, military, and diplomacy.

Politics | International Relations | Diplomacy

United States | Russia | Venezuela

Donald Trump | Dmitry Medvedev | Nicolas Maduro | Alexei Pushkov

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