While Moscow initially condemned U.S. strikes on Venezuela, the Kremlin has not issued an official response on Maduro's ousting, nor has President Putin.

While Moscow initially condemned U.S. strikes on Venezuela, the Kremlin has not issued an official response on Maduro's ousting, nor has President Putin.

Reaction to effectiveness of US operation contrasts with loss of key ally for Putin, whose priority remains Ukraine

Russia condemned US actions in Venezuela and urged the immediate release of detained Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro during a United Nations Security Council session on Monday…