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EX500rider

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21. "Russia is sending troops.." What troops?

Sat Nov 29, 2025, 01:10 PM

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No, Russia is not currently sending large numbers of troops to Venezuela, but there are reports of military cooperation and past deployments for specific purposes. In March 2019, Russia sent troops for military consultations related to technical cooperation agreements, but these were not operations, and this deployment has since concluded. More recently, Russia's engagement has focused on military diplomacy and providing military aid, with a reduction in activity since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Past deployment: In 2019, Russia confirmed sending troops to Venezuela for "military consultations" as part of its military-technical cooperation agreements.

Current cooperation: Russia continues to have military ties with Venezuela, but since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, its focus has shifted, and its military presence is significantly smaller than in previous years.

Military diplomacy: The relationship is now focused more on military diplomacy, including joint military exchanges and providing military aid.

Requests for support: Venezuela has asked Russia and China for help strengthening its military capabilities

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Trump says airspace above and surrounding Venezuela to be closed in its entirety [View all] demmiblue Saturday OP

Ass orangecrush Saturday #1

In reaction to this? mahatmakanejeeves Saturday #2

Not "in reaction" to that; that was the result of the original warning muriel_volestrangler Saturday #20

Will Trump now order the shooting down of aircraft, too? sop Saturday #3

Yes how is he going to enforce this? Irish_Dem Saturday #26

I wouldn't put it past him to order a shoot down of a civilian plane, MarineCombatEngineer Saturday #28

Exactly my thoughts MCE. Irish_Dem Saturday #31

After what he's done with the boats... ananda Saturday #32

I've no doubt he and his pet monkey, Kegsbreath, would order a shoot down, MarineCombatEngineer Saturday #33

I'm hoping the Russian presence in Venezuela... ananda Saturday #34

More than likely, the only Russians in Ven. MarineCombatEngineer Saturday #35

Well... it is true that Trump has virtually no impulse control these days... ananda Saturday #36

Haven't seen any orders ignored yet BlueSpot Saturday #38

Russia is sending troops.................... Lovie777 Saturday #4

Proxy war with Russia. FalloutShelter Saturday #6

Whose side will MAGA be on? travelingthrulife Saturday #8

Shall we ask them now? FalloutShelter Saturday #10

Air defense system(s). Igel Saturday #11

"Russia is sending troops.." What troops? EX500rider Saturday #21

Did F45 wait until Putin was already in V. before issuiing this memo? nt in2herbs Saturday #23

Or what? NickB79 Saturday #5

We supported a bombing of a Cuban flight IbogaProject Saturday #22

The first step in a military assault is always control the airspace. JohnnyRingo Saturday #7

Both China and Russia support Venezuela. They will protect their oil sources and travelingthrulife Saturday #9

And just how are they going to protect Ven.? MarineCombatEngineer Saturday #14

I would assume Russia and China would send cheap armed drones NickB79 Saturday #18

That's the most likely scenario, any guerilla was would be a disaster for the US, MarineCombatEngineer Saturday #19

Well GCG Saturday #30

Dumb question, I know, but House of Roberts Saturday #12

You make entirely too much sense 🙄 😒 🤣 😂 😑 Srkdqltr Saturday #27

That Is An Act Of War DallasNE Saturday #13

I seriously doubt that Russia is sending combat troops to Ven. MarineCombatEngineer Saturday #15

You Could Be Right DallasNE Saturday #37

Here's hoping the military ignores this order sakabatou Saturday #16

This act of war brought to you by... mn9driver Saturday #17

Ummm that's against international law isn't it? cstanleytech Saturday #24

Pedonald says: MarineCombatEngineer Saturday #25

We must be at war... Mike Nelson Saturday #29

EMPEROR of the WORLD! Fla Dem 14 hrs ago #39