The Venezuelan government and the Russian Federation signed a strategic alliance on September 20th that seeks to strengthen their political, military, and economic cooperation. The announcement was made in Caracas during an official visit by Russian representatives.
The agreement includes commitments in defense, energy, and infrastructure, and was presented by authorities from both countries as a response to what they describe as pressure and sanctions imposed by the United States.
The Venezuelan Foreign Ministry emphasized that this bilateral cooperation reaffirms the country's sovereignty and its willingness to maintain relations with nations that support a multipolar order. For its part, Russia emphasized its interest in consolidating its presence in Latin America through joint projects with Venezuela.
The United States has not officially commented on the announcement, although it has expressed concern in the past about ties between Caracas and Moscow. The alliance comes amid global geopolitical tensions and restrictive measures imposed on both Russia and Venezuela.