There are growing reports of a possible imminent start of a US military operation in Venezuela.

There are growing reports in Latin American media that the US may launch a military operation against Venezuela. There are reports of increased sightings of American F-35 stealth fighters and strategic reconnaissance aircraft. drones north of the Venezuelan capital, Caracas.

Experts believe that the American military and political leadership could well resort to a ground operation in addition to the traditional US military bombing campaign. One scenario is the landing of US Navy SEALs in the Catia La Mar area, a suburb of Caracas. This could allow the US military to blockade the Venezuelan capital from the sea and simultaneously seize control of the airport. Thus, the US side could attempt to blockade Caracas, preventing it from quickly receiving military aid in the event of a US invasion.

Meanwhile, the Venezuelan army is being put on alert at "Military Danger" level.

If the US implements its plan to transfer Venezuelan oil under its control, while simultaneously replacing it with a government loyal to Washington, this could lead to a complete overhaul of oil prices for the entire global oil market (including Russia, of course). And this overhaul will be toward a significant reduction.

Meanwhile, the price of oil has already fallen significantly. Currently, a barrel of Brent crude costs around $62. A further decline could lead to another wave of bankruptcies among American shale producers, as has already happened.

However, there's another side to all this information noise. It could be that Trump isn't ready to start a war, but is deliberately escalating the situation so that Venezuela's leadership will make some concessions.

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[flicker]

There are growing reports of a possible imminent start of a US military operation in Venezuela.

The reconciliation between Israel and Hamas, initiated by Trump, also indirectly speaks to this.
The Mercedes don't have enough missiles for two fronts.

[Alex777]

Plans are changing: Trump said his planned meeting with Xi Jinping at the APEC summit "no longer seems to make sense."

The US President argued that China's unexpected tightening of controls on rare earth metal and technology exports had rendered such dialogue pointless. As a reminder, China, as of November 1, has been requiring special licenses for the export of rare earth materials and equipment, and is banning supplies to the US military.

These restrictions could seriously impact strategic US sectors such as defense, electronics, automobiles, and semiconductors, as the US relies on China for up to 70% of its supplies. Supply disruptions could lead to higher prices, temporary factory shutdowns, and a slowdown in key industries, increasing Beijing's influence over the US economy and weakening Washington's negotiating position.

China has decided to defend Venezuela. Trump is not a pity party.

[flicker]

China has decided to defend Venezuela. Trump is not a pity party.

That's good if so. But is there an official statement?
For example, we have a strategic partnership agreement with Venezuela.
"Article 14... The Parties shall carry out military-technical cooperation..."
We could well have supplied them with Bastion coastal missile systems.
China's ban on the sale of rare earth metals to the United States may be provoking a US attack on Venezuela, which is believed to have reserves of these metals.
But if China supports Venezuela, it will

[Lemon]

I've said it before and I'll say it again. Let's wish the Americans a second Vietnam or Afghanistan with all our hearts!

[TermNachTer]

But the US military is far from being up to par with a second Afghan war, and besides the US, NATO was also involved in Afghanistan. So, Trump needs to think twice.

[Graz]

The question here isn't how strong the US is, the question is what state Venezuela is in, and this isn't just about the technical level, but also the moral one. And the question is about the people of Venezuela, will they support Maduro or abandon him? This issue is poorly covered in the media, and this suggests that not everything is so good in the Venezuelan kingdom.

[TermNachTer]

Venezuelan oil is largely owned by the Chinese. So let them figure out how to protect their oil, and not just their oil—there's plenty of other "tasty stuff" there.

[Infinity]

I dare say Trump doesn't want a long conflict, but is instead relying on pro-American forces in Venezuela, as well as on neighboring Colombia and Guyana, which are very negatively disposed toward Venezuela, especially the latter (their level of "love" is on par with that of "Russia-Baltics," if not even "Russia-Ukraine"). And it's no wonder they awarded Machado a Nobel Prize; she's currently one of the opposition leaders. Maduro barely garnered 50% of the vote in the 2024 elections. Venezuela has more or less modern weapons, from us or China, but not that many, and the level of training of its forces and, most importantly, their motivations are unknown.

Quote: TermNachTER

Venezuelan oil is largely owned by the Chinese. So let them figure out how to protect their oil, and not just their oil—there's plenty of other "tasty stuff" there.

However, if war breaks out, China won't be able to directly help, as if it were on the other side of the planet. It could begin to exert economic pressure on the US, but the flames of war would already be blazing. And the question is how long Chinese capitalists will hold out and how quickly "money will triumph over evil," as trade between the US and China reached almost $700 billion last year.

[Sky strike fighter]

I don't think the Nobel Prize was awarded to a Venezuelan opposition figure without reason. Rumor has it that Maduro has recently been actively negotiating with Trump regarding cooperation with the United States in oil production, and was even willing to give up oil sector cooperation with China, Russia, and Iran for the sake of friendship with the United States, but only if Maduro remained in power. But the Americans apparently aren't happy with Maduro remaining in power in Venezuela; he's let the situation in the country slide too far, making him unpopular there. Therefore, to strengthen their negotiating position, the Americans deployed their navy and air force to Venezuela's neighbors and began demonstration exercises. The goal of these exercises is most likely to pressure Maduro into stepping down in favor of Venezuela's new Nobel laureate. The prize is being used to promote the new Venezuelan leader. The New York Times, citing its own sources, reported that the authorities Venezuelans offered the Donald Trump administration access to their natural resources in an effort to avoid conflict and reduce tensions.

According to the publication, Nicolás Maduro was prepared to grant American companies access to all existing and future oil and gold mining projects, as well as redirect oil trade from China to the United States and provide preferential treatment to American businesses. Venezuelan officials managed to agree on some economic concessions, but failed to reach agreement on political issues.

https://m.vz.ru/news/2025/10/10/1365653.html

That's it. Maduro is ready to hand over everything to the Americans, just so he can stay in power, but the Americans aren't happy with that, and that's why the American military exercises are taking place near Venezuela.

[poquello]

Quote: Sky Strike fighter

That's it. Maduro is ready to hand over everything to the Americans, just so he can stay in power, but the Americans aren't happy with that, and that's why the American military exercises are taking place near Venezuela.

Here's something for you to warm up with
https://web.archive.org/web/20190321235150/https://www.novayagazeta.ru/articles/2016/06/17/68966-stalin-v-1941-godu-byl-gotov-otdat-gitleru-pribaltiku-i-ukrainu
"Beria listed these questions while looking at his notebook, and they boiled down to the following:
1. Why did Germany, having violated the non-aggression pact, start a war against the USSR;
2. What would suit Germany, under what conditions would Germany agree to end the war, what is needed to end the war;
3. Will the Germans be satisfied with the transfer of such Soviet lands as the Baltics, Ukraine, Bessarabia, Bukovina, and the Karelian Isthmus to Germany?
4. If not, what other territories does Germany lay claim to?

[TermNachTer]

Colombia, like the rest of South America, isn't exactly a favorite destination for the United States. Planning an event in the hopes that some people might want to participate, as one popular actor once said, "is voluntarism."

[Hypertension]

Quote: TermNachTER

Venezuelan oil is largely owned by the Chinese. So let them figure out how to protect their oil.

And what about our hypothetical bases in Venezuela, so long dreamed of by the jingoistic patriots? Hmm... The multipolar world Putin has repeatedly spoken of will likely never be realized, apparently.

[TermNachTer]

But Russia also has a stake there, albeit not as large as the Chinese. And the bases, given their 5000-kilometer-range cruise missiles, are of relative value.

[Hypertension]

Quote: TermNachTER

And the bases, given the presence of cruise missiles with a range of 5000 km, their value is relative.

This is understandable. As Khozha Nasreddin said: "If there is sour milk in the house, it is good for you; if not, it is bad for you."

[TermNachTer]

A base on foreign territory brings not only opportunities but also problems.

[Hypertension]

What do you mean "on someone else's"? Venezuela is a friendly country, it seems. The Americans, for example, have hundreds of bases around the world, and they don't seem to have any particular problems.

[TermNachTer]

Today, friendly, like Syria was, but what about tomorrow? The Americans haven't had any problems yet. Although they simply bought the relatively peaceful withdrawal from Afghanistan from the Taliban. Otherwise, they would have left much more cheerfully.

[Hypertension]

The problem is that Russia chooses unreliable allies (from what's left of the West and China) (with very few exceptions). True, while the allies seem friendly, the propaganda chokes on sweet talk about a friendship that will last forever. But when things go wrong, it immediately becomes clear that "we don't need them." It's the mentality of Hodja Nasreddin, in short. And, oddly enough, the jingoistic patriots also change their tune on the fly and begin to waver along with the party line.

[TermNachTer]

Reliable allies are a rare thing. Everyone thinks for themselves. China is also a mediocre ally, more of a tactical companion. But for now, we need to be friends with them. Then again, the situation could turn out the other way, with China becoming heavily dependent on Russia if it does fall out with the US.

[Grits]

Quote: TermNachTER

A base on foreign territory brings not only opportunities but also problems.

A base on foreign soil is simply pointless unless you have a navy. And we essentially don't have one. Syria has confirmed this.
Also, a base on foreign soil is generally harmful, where the government is fragile and the opposition or bandits could take over at any moment. Syria has clearly demonstrated this.
The Americans couldn't care less whether we have a base on another country's territory or not—they'll do whatever they want, regardless. Syria has also confirmed this.
In the case of Venezuela, all three of these options could work just fine.

[VSO-396]

Well, if over the last 30 years Venezuelans have moved from 60th place in terms of standard of living to 160th, then things are not so good there.
By the way, the embargo and boycott were introduced after Chavez had collapsed the economy...

[VSO-396]

Quote: TermNachTER

But the US military is far from being up to par with a second Afghan war, and besides the US, NATO was also involved in Afghanistan. So, Trump needs to think twice.

Well, yeah, why bother with South America? There's Colombia and Brazil there, who would be happy to join.

[TermNachTer]

Colombia and Brazil aren't exactly Washington's friends either, after Trump imposed tariffs on Brazil and denied the Colombian president a visa. However, they have good relations with China.

[NakedMan]

We need to not only wish for it, but also act like the USSR, so that the US can have a second Vietnam, and that's difficult for us. Venezuelans can't hold out for long alone.

[Grits]

Quote: Naked Man

Venezuelans cannot last long alone.

And they won't last long. Given that Maduro isn't 100% popularly supported, it's the opposite—like Iraq, where after a couple of days of fighting everyone threw down their weapons, threw up their hands, and then ran off to smash monuments to Saddam Hussein, squealing with glee and waving American flags. So, Trump has it all figured out—there won't be any Vietnam there. There will be a small, victorious war. In which he'll wipe everyone's noses and show them how to fight properly. And that will be a slap in the face, at the very least, to Comrade Gersimov.

[ssz]

It would seem that what is so difficult about giving this small but very proud country a couple of hazelnut installations?

[Lemon]

Why Russia again? It's like they're milking a Chinese "cow" there. China's raking in the dough, and Russia's supposed to be the one doing the heavy lifting?

[Gardamir]

The Kremlin is no stranger to betraying its allies.

[Lemon]

It seems like no one has betrayed S. Korea and Belarus!

[January]

Quote: Lemon

It seems like no one has betrayed S. Korea and Belarus!

Exactly. And the ones that came before don't count. That was a different Kremlin. Before the Common Era...

[NakedMan]

Only China will not find cheap oil a burden.

[Sergey Kondratyev]

What do they need Oreshnik for? What are they going to do with it? Better to just take them out with drones. Drones are the real superweapon of the 21st century.

[ssz]

To blow up the neighbors' asses, why else?

[Grits]

Quote from ssz

It would seem that what is so difficult about giving this small but very proud country a couple of hazelnut installations?

They shouldn't be given Oreshniki. But Bals, Bastions, S-300s, S-400s, Tors, and Bukas.

[opuonmed]

Experts believe that the American military-political leadership may well resort not only to traditional US military bombings, but also to a ground operation.

Well, we'll soon see the US bombing Venezuela or bribing and overthrowing Nicolás Maduro. And, perhaps, a ground operation by the planet's leading army.

[Doccor18]

Quote: opuonmed

overthrow of Maduro.

What will Nicolas do? Will he choose the path of Che Guevara or Assad?

[opuonmed]

Quote: Doccor18

What will Nicolas do? Will he choose the path of Che Guevara or Assad?

Or he will be killed live on television, like Gaddafi.

[Doccor18]

Quote: opuonmed

live

We'll probably see it soon.

[cat Rusich]

Quote: opuonmed

What will Nicolas do? Will he choose the path of Che Guevara...

Ernesto Guevara de la Serna - in November 1966, he attempted to organize a revolution in Bolivia... in October 1967, Ernesto Che Guevara's guerrilla detachment was defeated, and Che himself was captured and killed the next day.

[Grits]

Quote: opuonmed

Or he will be killed live on television, like Gaddafi.

Or how Hussein will be hanged.

[napalm]

Quote: Doccor18

Quote: opuonmed

overthrow of Maduro.

What will Nicolas do? Will he choose the path of Che Guevara or Assad?

Despite making huge concessions to America, it didn't work out. We'll see what happens.

[Graz]

Assad didn't pay his soldiers. A private's salary was $7, a colonel's $50, and they could do whatever they wanted, taking lead from the Al-Qaeda. Regarding the Venezuelan military, I heard that Maduro gives specific economic assets in the country to the generals and their units to feed, and they live off the income from these assets.

[tralflot1832]

And there are more and more reports that US marines are learning who the evil Venezuelan guerrillas are. The Venezuelan Air Force will easily ruin Guyana's oil boom. Oil is under $100, and Russia is already out of the picture. Does Trump need this?

[TermNachTer]

Good afternoon, Andrey. Considering that a significant portion of Venezuelan oil belongs to China, I think this will be interesting.

[Nyrobsky]

Quote: TermNachTER

Good afternoon, Andrey. Considering that a significant portion of Venezuelan oil belongs to China,...

Hmm. Apparently, this is why the mattresses intend to replace Maduro with their own puppet, through whom they will ensure that all previously reached agreements between Beijing and Caracas are nullified in favor of Washington.

[tralflot1832]

Quote: Nyrobsky

reset in favor of Washington.

You don't know Xi Jinping. Trump's Panama ports have stalled for some reason. The Chinese are bending Trump over backwards. In Canada, for example, China is an investor in oil and gas projects of 15% or more.

[Nyrobsky]

Quote: tralflot1832

Quote: Nyrobsky

reset in favor of Washington.

You don't know Xi Jinping. Trump's Panama ports have stalled for some reason. The Chinese are bending Trump over backwards. In Canada, for example, China is an investor in oil and gas projects of 15% or more.

Why I don't know, I know perfectly well. However, I didn't touch on China's interests, only outlined Trump's wishes. Well, we'll see what comes of these wishes in the foreseeable future. China will certainly support Maduro, as will Russia, but it's crucial that Maduro himself doesn't play the role of Yanukovych.

[sdivt]

Quote: tralflot1832

In Canada, for example, China is an investor in oil and gas projects of 15% or more.

Similarly, Russia has invested in Venezuela's oil and gas sector.
If I remember the numbers correctly, it’s about 12% of our investments.
And yes, their fate will be very interesting if Trump decides on a direct armed conflict with a subsequent change of power.

[Alex777]

Quote: TermNachTER

A significant portion of Venezuelan oil belongs to China, I think it will be interesting.

It's already begun. The Bitcoin market has lost a trillion.

[Alex777]

Quote: tralflot1832

And there are more and more reports that the US Marines are learning who the evil Venezuelan guerrillas are.

China suddenly imposed economic restrictions against the United States.
As soon as Trump leaves Venezuela alone, these restrictions will be lifted.
I posted a detailed comment on this topic above.

[Gorynych1]

Donya's a crazy old man. But very active. One minute he's gone, and an hour later the Marines are at Caracas. Besides, there was news that this "peacekeeper" is ready to give him the Nobel Prize. So he'll send the boys so he doesn't have to go himself.

[Same lech]

And a pocket president, Machado, is already prepared for Venezuela.
Now all that remains is to determine the date of the American invasion of the country... it will be interesting to see whether Trump will decide on a new war before or after Christmas.

[Reindeer]

I think this is a bluff; the US, at the moment, in my humble opinion, is simply not in a position to carry out any large-scale ground operations.

[opuonmed]

Quote from Reindeer

I think this is a bluff

We'll soon find out if this is a bluff or not.

[Skobaristan]

Could you be more precise? What time frame does this “soon” of yours refer to? A month, two months, five years?

[Reindeer]

I think that if the preparation takes more than a couple of months, it will lose all meaning; accordingly, the timeframe for determining the seriousness of intentions is precisely these couple of months (in general, less, but two is certainly more than enough).

[Skobaristan]

Thanks for the answer. I really wanted to hear it from the person I was asking the question to. But again, thanks for your opinion.

[Grits]

Quote from Reindeer

I think this is a bluff; the US, at the moment, in my humble opinion, is simply not in a position to carry out any large-scale ground operations.

And he understands that conducting a ground operation is foolish. However, his navy and air force are sufficient to overwhelm Venezuela and force it to capitulate, as Yugoslavia did. The technology is proven. The fleet is nearby, the aircraft carriers are ready. Swarms of Tomahawks will fly from the submarines Tikonedrog and Arleigh Berkov. They won't spare the enemy like our commander-in-chief. Instead, they will raze all critical infrastructure, communications, command and control, and energy. If necessary, they will redeploy their aircraft to Bolivia and Guyana (they will be only too happy) and finish everything off with bombing. Maduro will throw up his hands faster than Milosevic.

[VSO-396]

Quote: Gritsa

Quote from Reindeer

I think this is a bluff; the US, at the moment, in my humble opinion, is simply not in a position to carry out any large-scale ground operations.

And he understands that conducting a ground operation is foolish. However, his navy and air force are sufficient to overwhelm Venezuela and force it to capitulate, as Yugoslavia did. The technology is proven. The fleet is nearby, the aircraft carriers are ready. Swarms of Tomahawks will fly from the submarines Tikonedrog and Arleigh Berkov. They won't spare the enemy like our commander-in-chief. Instead, they will raze all critical infrastructure, communications, command and control, and energy. If necessary, they will redeploy their aircraft to Bolivia and Guyana (they will be only too happy) and finish everything off with bombing. Maduro will throw up his hands faster than Milosevic.

To Bolivia? Excuse me, did you study in the USSR?

[Grits]

Quote: VSO-396

To Bolivia? Excuse me, did you study in the USSR?

Oh, I got it wrong - to Colombia, of course.
He not only studied, but also taught geography. I got a little distracted and wrote something nonsensical.

[c real]

Apparently, it wasn't for nothing that the NPM was given to some Venezuelan woman. This was how they aroused Trump's sense of revenge.

[snow mountain]

Quote: flicker

The reconciliation between Israel and Hamas, initiated by Trump, also indirectly speaks to this.

Trump's denial of the Nobel Prize also indirectly speaks volumes. Now his "peacefulness" can be fully revealed.

[Victor19]

I'm increasingly convinced that the US and the West as a whole can only exist thanks to the shameless plunder of other countries—Iraq, Russia in the 90s, Libya, and so on. The list is long. Often, the West doesn't even need to fight, only to install an obedient elite in power. But Russia under Yeltsin, when wealth was sold for a pittance and industry was destroyed, was already inoculated against the Maidan. Venezuela, however, could very well become an easier target for the Americans. In any case, I really hope it won't be an easy ride for the US.

[HAM]

They offended Donya, spat in the soul of the "peacemaker", and now he's furious...
Yesterday they said: Cubans want to fight in Donbass... Why not Venezuela in Donbass? It's closer, but the enemy is the same...

[Nexcom]

...and even Cubans, Barbadians, and Bolivarians understand Spanish without translators... and that's important.

[Kostos1973]

We urgently need to send our instructors there with some types of weapons. We could also ask our North Korean friends.

[Nexcom]

..."eggplant" on 11 Korean wheels should be given to Senor Presidente - maybe Donya would cool off?

[Ross xnumx]

Quote: Kostos1973

We urgently need to send our instructors there with some types of weapons. We can also ask our North Korean friends.

It's high time we started thinking about an anti-American (anti-NATO) coalition. But we have the Americans as partners, driving us around in their cars...
They lay the bed smoothly, but sleep hard!
And people need help because:
"Working together for my for the benefit of Russia - it unites"

[naofumi]

There are growing reports in Latin American media that the United States may launch a military operation against Venezuela. There are increasing reports of American F-35 stealth fighter jets and strategic reconnaissance drones appearing north of the Venezuelan capital, Caracas.

More specifically? Off Puerto Rico, or off La Tortuga Island? North of Caracas is the United States itself. If the map is to be believed.

If the US implements its plan to transfer Venezuelan oil under its control, while simultaneously replacing it with a government loyal to Washington, this could lead to a complete overhaul of oil prices for the entire global oil market (including Russia, of course). And this overhaul will be toward a significant reduction.

Saudi Arabia alone produces 10 times more than Venezuela. Generally speaking, Venezuela's share is approximately 1%.
That is, if we take only Saudi Arabia and Russia, then Venezuela is ~5%.


Well, if they decide to take down Venezuela, then all we can do is mention it. Or light a candle.
Venezuela simply has no chance in this case.
The army will be defeated, and the remnants will either surrender or join the partisans. But the army itself will be gone.
That's why there's no point in supplying anything to Venezuela; it won't help them in any way.

[Ross xnumx]

Quote: Naofumi

Saudi Arabia alone produces 10 times more than Venezuela.

It's not about production, but about reserves:

Venezuela has the largest oil reserves in the world - 19% of the total (as of 2022), while Saudi Arabia has about 17%.

The anti-American coalition, comprised of Russia, China, and the "dissenting" factions, can not only ask the UN Security Council what those filthy Americans are up to again without resolutions, but also, as part of a group of ships, prevent aggression. There are clear rules of decency in the world, but a lot can be done without reason, so much so that the invasion of Venezuela will seem like a drunken brawl in a restaurant.

[naofumi]

The anti-American coalition, comprised of Russia, China, and the "dissenting" factions, can not only ask the UN Security Council what those filthy Americans are up to again without resolutions, but also, as part of a group of ships, prevent aggression. There are clear rules of decency in the world, but a lot can be done without reason, so much so that the invasion of Venezuela will seem like a drunken brawl in a restaurant.

Then Iran will puff out its cheeks and ask why no one stood up for it.
China is planning to push its fleet into the US's lap. It needs to assemble fully-fledged strike groups. China can assemble them.
But the question is how the United States will react to a full-scale strike group under its nose, and whether it will be perceived as an attempted attack. Otherwise, who knows, maybe China decided to attack military bases in Florida.

[Denkenmacht]

You don't understand, Venezuela has heavy oil, which is good for diluting American oil, and that's how it was before.

[volgast1970]

A minimal response, with significant losses for the US and the entire American Central Military District, will be carried into the media, where they will report on how the Vinicius drug cartels were punished.

[cmax]

My opinion is that by raising tariffs on China by 100% starting November 1st, Trump will also try to annoy China in Venezuela. He, offended by the Chinese leader, decided not to meet with him. Moreover, China is Maduro's main sponsor and the main buyer of Venezuelan oil. The operation will be carried out quickly, the military command will be bought off, the rest is good planning and the necessary forces to carry it out. It's not for nothing that the reconnaissance forces are flying there around the clock. Taking this factor into account, knocking out the air defenses will be easy for the striped ones. And hitting the rest of the country wouldn't be a problem either. An example is how Ukrainian drones are hitting our oil industry. Radio reconnaissance paves their way, taking into account gaps in our radar field. Today, the Ufa Oil Refinery was hit for the third time. It's as if ours are unteachable. And they also want to keep the Tomahawks out! That's my opinion.

[Ross xnumx]

Quote: cmax

Ours seem to be unteachable.

More like untouchables and immortal permanent...

[nordscout]

"There are more and more reports about the possible imminent start of a US military operation in Venezuela..." However, Donald Fredovich, for all his artistry and political "clownery", is not as simple as many think... He clearly understands that Venezuela could be the "beginning" of his "end", in every sense of his political career... His defeat in Venezuela ("fabricated" and skillfully "constructed") by the Democrats will be a complete and "resounding" sunset of the "Trumpism" era in the USA, and the return of the monopoly of the "DEEP ANGLO-SAXON (British) "world" in all its aspects... And this "option" of the "Venezuelan adventure" is quite viable.... Although...

[Wladyslaw]

I would like to hope that the partisans there would give the dirty gringos a hard time if anything happened.

[isv000]

Quote: Wladislaw

I would like to hope that the partisans there would give the dirty gringos a hard time if anything happened.

For that, we need to bring in more matches. The officials were apparently fussing over there; I bet Trump slapped them with another 100% markup for all this hassle...

[drags33]

Well, the "peacemaker" of all eras and peoples appears in all his glory... A wolf in sheep's clothing!!!

[Alexey G]

so that the Venezuelan leadership itself would make some concessions.

You can't deny that Americans are consistent...
I hope Putin foresaw this and prepared some "delicious surprises" for Trump in the form of missiles and UAVs.

[Evgen Zharov]

So what? Now the long-eared Trump will scream, "I stopped another war between myself and the entire world!" They rushed around and re-awarded me, the GREATEST, all the prizes and access to oil from any country.

[Yaro Polk]

If Putin had given them coastal missile systems - "BAL"... and Kalibrovs... Tomahawk analogues... that would have been a partnership.

[isv000]

For the entire global oil market (including Russia, naturally), this could lead to a complete overhaul of "black gold" prices. And this overhaul will be toward a significant reduction.

Venezuelan oil is heavy and designed primarily for US refineries, not for the wider market. It's still being shipped to America, but the cowboys got completely mad and decided to take it all for free...

[Carlos Hall]

I don't believe it, but if it were true, it would be a unique opportunity for Russia to repay the US by supporting Venezuela in every possible way.

[Sergey Kam]

A ground operation of measurements is a complete mess for them... The worst that will happen is bombing.