Russia's Strategic Shifts in Venezuela and Ukraine

TL;DR
In 2019, Russia reportedly offered a barter to the U.S., allowing American influence in Venezuela in exchange for a free hand in Ukraine, a proposal recounted by Fiona Hill during a congressional hearing, highlighting past tensions and strategic negotiations between Russia and the U.S.
- Russia Once Offered U.S. Control of Venezuela for Free Rein in Ukraine The New York Times
- With Maduro Gone, Putin Risks Being Pushed Out of the Western Hemisphere The Moscow Times
- Russia loses ally in Venezuela but hopes to gain from Trump's 'Wild West' realpolitik Reuters
- ‘Maybe it’s time we started hiring American generals?’ Meduza
- Counting On Carte Blanche: What Maduro’s Capture Could Mean For Russia Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
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