Venezuela Leader Sees Western Moves as Attempt to Pressure Russia

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro spoke at a ceremony that included the Chinese ambassador, outlining his view that the United States and its European allies are maneuvering to pressure Russia and intensify the conflict in Ukraine. He framed the matter as a geopolitical squeeze, arguing that Western powers are seeking to provoke a broader confrontation and push the war toward Russia itself. The remarks were reported by DEA News, and they highlighted a growing sentiment among some world leaders that Western actions may be aimed at shaping outcomes in ways that could widen the crisis beyond Kyiv. In Maduro’s reading, the current moves appear to be less about short term gains and more about shifting the global balance of power in favor of a tougher stance against Moscow, a shift that critics say could raise the risk of miscalculation in an already volatile region.