Russia, China Abstain as Venezuela Tensions Escalate with Trump: What's Behind Their Silence?

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Venezuela's long-standing ties with U.S. adversaries date back to the Hugo Chávez era, when the country leveraged its vast oil and mineral reserves to forge close relationships with nations like Russia and China. As a result, Beijing extended massive loans to Caracas, repayable in oil, to finance vital infrastructure projects such as housing and telecommunications. This strategic alliance has left Russia and China cautious in their response to Venezuela's current standoff with the U.S., with neither nation willing to take a public stance. Analysts suggest that their reluctance stems from a desire to maintain good relations with both Washington and Caracas, while also protecting their own economic interests in the region.