According to the Russian diplomatic version, both were 'kidnapped' during an armed aggression by the United States on January 3 and subsequently transferred to U.S. territory.__IP__A comprehensive allianceThe agreement linking both nations, which came into full effect in October 2025, not only covers the political sphere but extends cooperation to critical areas such as:Energy and mining.Transport and communications.Security and counter-terrorism.This Kremlin statement underscores the depth of ties between Moscow and Caracas, positioning Russia as Venezuela's main strategic ally in the current complex geopolitical scenario following U.S. intervention.#AgenciaNABuenos Aires, Jan. 10 (NA) -- The Russian government reaffirmed this Saturday its unwavering commitment to the strategic partnership it maintains with Venezuela, amid the diplomatic crisis sparked by the recent capture of President Nicolás Maduro.Holding a meeting with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil, Russian Ambassador Sergey Melik-Bagdasarov declared to RIA Novosti that Moscow maintains its 'support and solidarity' for the Venezuelan people.The diplomat emphasized that contacts between the two countries have not been interrupted 'for a minute' and that the 'Strategic Partnership and Cooperation Agreement,' ratified in May 2025, remains the guiding axis of their relationship, reported Agencia Noticias Argentinas.The conflict with the United StatesMelik-Bagdasarov was firm in supporting the legitimacy of Caracas's demands for the immediate release of Maduro and his wife.
