The curious case of Russia’s unease and muted response to Trump’s Maduro move in Venezuela

Trending:US-Venezuela tensionsGreenlandJNU protestsTrump on India tariffsBangladesh cricket rowStranger ThingsThe curious case of Russia’s unease and muted response to Trump’s Maduro move in VenezuelaFP News Desk • January 7, 2026, 10:53:32 ISTWhatsapp Facebook TwitterRussia’s muted condemnation of Trump’s swift move against Maduro masks deep unease, suggesting the Kremlin’s waning influence and its preoccupation with the war in UkraineAdvertisementSubscribe Join Us+ Follow us On GoogleChoose Firstpost on GoogleThe United States carried out air strikes on Venezuela early on Saturday and captured President Nicolas Maduro. (AI generated)Russia’s response to Donald Trump’s sudden action against Nicolas Maduro has been notably muted, revealing unease beneath official condemnation. A swift overnight raid in Caracas removed a long-time Kremlin ally, followed by Washington’s announcement that it would rule Venezuela for an indefinite period.