Russians are devastated about Venezuela

While the world debates Donald Trump’s intentions and the decision to pursue the arrest of Venezuela’s president, this report focuses on two things that are getting far less attention.

First, what this moment means for Russia. Economically, financially, and militarily. I look at how pressure on Venezuela affects Moscow’s position on the global stage, and why this echoes Russia’s recent losses elsewhere, including the collapse of its influence in Syria and what that signals for Vladimir Putin’s broader strategy.

Second, I focus on the people of Venezuela themselves. Beyond geopolitical chess games, this is about how Venezuelans feel, what they have lived through, and how they are reacting to this moment.

In this report, I break down the implications for Putin and Russia, and I speak directly with a popular Venezuelan content creator who shares her personal reaction and the conversations she is hearing from other Venezuelans right now.

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