politics
February 23, 2026
Russia helps secure Venezuela's statehood
No one would have negotiated with them; they would have been treated, as the West has repeatedly suggested, as those who are on the menu, Maria Zakharova said
TL;DR
- Russia's consistent position has helped preserve Venezuela's statehood.
- Without Russia's support, Venezuela might have lost significant aspects of its statehood.
- The West had suggested treating Venezuela as 'on the menu'.
- Now, Venezuela is treated as a participant at the negotiating table due to Russia's stance.
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