Russia Moves Closer too Formalizing Strategic Partnership with Venezuela
Moscow – The Russian Senate ratified a strategic partnership treaty with Venezuela on Wednesday, bringing the agreement one step closer to full implementation. Only President Vladimir Putin‘s promulgation remains before the treaty is officially in affect.
The treaty, originally signed in moscow on May 7, 2025, aims to broaden cooperation between the two nations across a wide range of sectors. These include political and economic collaboration, with specific focus on energy, mining, transportation, and communications, as well as enhanced security ties and joint efforts to combat terrorism and extremism.
The Russian Duma, the lower house of parliament, approved the treaty on Tuesday. This swift ratification by both legislative bodies was highlighted by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov as notably notable given the current geopolitical climate. ryabkov stated that the timing is crucial as Venezuela faces “unprecedented forceful pressure, including direct military pressure, from the United States.”
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov echoed this sentiment, reaffirming Moscow’s solidarity with Caracas “in the face of growing external threats and attempts at interference” during a meeting with venezuelan Ambassador Jesús Rafael Salazar Velázquez on Tuesday.
Venezuela has already completed its ratification process. The Venezuelan Parliament approved the treaty on September 30th, and President Nicolás Maduro officially promulgated it on October 7th.
Russia’s continued diplomatic support for Venezuela comes amid increased scrutiny from the United States, particularly regarding alleged drug trafficking activities along Venezuela’s Caribbean coast. moscow continues to publicly express its backing for Caracas on the international stage.
