The escalation of threats to Venezuela by US President Donald Trump is part of a global power game involving major superpowers like Russia and the US, with Venezuela as a key player due to its oil reserves and political alliances. Despite tensions, a global war seems unlikely as Trump and Putin focus on mutually beneficial transactions. Russia’s delicate position in Venezuela is balanced by potential gains, and the Kremlin may not go out of its way to save Maduro’s government. The geopolitical gains from a US military attack on Venezuela may outweigh the losses, potentially equalizing the moral footing in the war in Ukraine.
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