The Kyiv Independent’s Jared Goyette speaks with foreign policy analyst Ivan Fechko about Venezuela’s political crisis following the U.S. attack and kidnapping of dictator Nicolás Maduro — and why it marks a major strategic setback for Russia in Latin America and globally. Fechko breaks down Moscow’s long-standing support for Maduro, why Russia was unable to defend its ally, and what a potential democratic transition in Venezuela could mean for Ukraine, international law, and the global balance of power.
How Venezuela crisis will impact Russia’s influence in the world
https://kyivindependent.com/how-venezuela-crisis-will-impact-russias-influence-in-the-world/
Jared Goyette
Jan 07, 2026 ·
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