Alexei Zhuravlev also said Russia isn't restricted from sending offensive weapons, such as the Oreshnik ballistic missile, to Venezuela.

In response to a media question regarding the reports claiming that Venezuela is seeking military equipment such as missiles and drones from China, Russia, and Iran to guard against potential attacks by the US,

Russia remains in constant contact with Venezuela over tensions in the Caribbean, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was quoted as saying on Tuesday.

A Russian IL 76 military transport plane made a discreet landing in Venezuela after avoiding all Western airspace routes over two days. This flight is significant due to the aircraft’s background of transporting Russian military supplies,

Documents show Maduro drafted letter asking Russia for missiles, radars and upgraded aircraft as U.S. forces amass in the Caribbean.

Amid weeks of US threats, Trump pulls back on a decision to strike Venezuela as the supercarrier USS Gerald Ford stops short of the Caribbean. As Maduro mocks the US Navy, Russia delivers new missile systems to Caracas,

Russia is ready to assist Venezuela with military support amid rising tensions from U.S. military presence in the Caribbean.