Russia Rules Out Military Aid to Venezuela Despite Strategic Pact
Russia has clarified its stance on Venezuela, stating it has no plans to provide military assistance or intervene militarily. This comes despite the two nations deepening political and economic cooperation, with a new strategic partnership agreement signed in May 2024.
The new agreement, which came into effect on 27 March 2024, expands cooperation in security and defense technology. However, it does not obligate mutual defense, meaning Russia will not send troops or weapons at Venezuela's request. Venezuela, too, has not sought such assistance from Russia.
Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, has confirmed this, stating Russia will act strictly within the framework of the strategic partnership. The relationship between the two nations focuses on political, economic, and technical-military cooperation, not collective defense. Russia's influence in Venezuela will thus remain limited to economic and defense-technical cooperation, with no direct military involvement planned.
In summary, while Russia and Venezuela are strengthening their strategic partnership, it will not extend to direct military intervention. Russia has no plans to provide military assistance or intervene militarily in Venezuela, and Venezuela has not requested such support.
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