Russia Calls on U.S. to Free President Maduro, Reaffirms Support for Venezuela
Moscow Confirms Maduro’s Presence in U.S., Calls for Dialogue and Respect for Venezuelan Sovereignty
Venezuela | PUREWILAYAH.COM — Russia has formally demanded that the United States immediately release Venezuela’s legitimately elected president, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores, following confirmation that both are being held on U.S. territory after Washington’s military attack on Venezuela.
In an official statement issued Saturday, Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the situation as unacceptable and urged U.S. authorities to reverse course and respect Venezuela’s sovereignty and constitutional order.
Moscow Confirms Maduro’s Presence in the United States
“In connection with confirmed information regarding the presence of Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife in the United States, we issue an emphatic call on the U.S. leadership to reconsider this position and release the legitimately elected president of this sovereign country and his wife,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
The statement marked the first official confirmation by a foreign government of President Maduro’s whereabouts since Venezuela’s vice president reported the U.S. military assault on Caracas and several surrounding states.
Moscow stressed that any disputes between Washington and Caracas must be resolved through political dialogue, not force, reaffirming Russia’s longstanding position in favor of peaceful conflict resolution and strict adherence to international law.
The Russian statement emphasized respect for national sovereignty and warned that military coercion undermines regional and global stability.
Lavrov Reaffirms “Firm Solidarity” With Venezuelan People
Earlier on January 3, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a phone conversation with Venezuela’s Executive Vice President, Delcy Rodríguez, during which he expressed Moscow’s “firm solidarity” with the Venezuelan people in the face of armed aggression.
Lavrov reaffirmed Russia’s continued support for the Bolivarian government’s course, aimed at safeguarding Venezuela’s sovereignty and national interests. Both officials agreed on the urgent need to prevent further military escalation and pursue a political solution.
Strategic Partnership Reaffirmed
During the call, Moscow and Caracas reiterated their commitment to strengthening their comprehensive strategic partnership, which includes military, energy, economic, and diplomatic cooperation.
This partnership, consolidated over the past decade, has served as a counterweight to Western sanctions and U.S.-led efforts to isolate Venezuela internationally.
Russia’s diplomatic intervention adds significant geopolitical weight to the unfolding crisis. Moscow remains a key strategic partner of Venezuela, with longstanding cooperation in defense, energy, and financial sectors, making it a central actor in any escalation involving Caracas.
By explicitly affirming Maduro’s electoral legitimacy, Russia directly challenges Washington’s narrative, which has consistently sought to delegitimize Venezuela’s political system while maintaining sanctions and criminal accusations against its leadership.
International Condemnation of U.S. Aggression Grows
Russia’s demand joins a widening international backlash against the U.S. military assault on Venezuela.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva described the bombings as a grave affront to Venezuelan sovereignty, warning that attacks on sovereign states pave the way for a world governed by force rather than multilateralism.
Mexico also condemned the strikes as a flagrant violation of Article 2 of the United Nations Charter, reiterating that Latin America and the Caribbean must remain a zone of peace.
Caracas Demands Proof of Life, Activates National Defense
Venezuelan authorities confirmed civilian casualties resulting from the U.S. attack and announced the activation of the country’s integral defense mechanisms.
Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López ordered the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) to secure national territory, while Caracas formally demanded immediate proof of life for President Maduro and the First Lady from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Yván Gil confirmed ongoing diplomatic engagements with Brazil and other regional governments to coordinate a collective response to what Caracas has described as a colonial-style war aimed at seizing Venezuela’s strategic resources and dismantling its political independence. (PW)