Putin and Maduro to deepen ties with new partnership deal

The leaders will sign a strategic agreement as Russia expands alliances beyond the West.
Text: Óscar Ontañón Docal
Published 2025-05-07

The latest news on Russia and Venezuela. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro are scheduled to meet in Moscow today to sign a strategic partnership agreement, signalling deeper cooperation between the two nations.

This is expected to be a substantial and crucial document, as both leaders look to solidify their ties amid growing tensions with the West. Venezuela, which also has a complicated relationship with the US, aligns with Russia in its opposition to Western influence.

Vladimir Putin and Nicolás Maduro

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