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Russia slammed the US airstrikes on Venezuela and Maduro's arrest as 'armed aggression' violating international law, on January 3, 2026. Foreign Minister Lavrov called it a 'dangerous precedent,' pledging diplomatic and military aid to Caracas. Amid fears of escalation, Moscow urged UN intervention while criticizing Trump's 'imperialism.' This reaction heightens global tensions, with Russia viewing it as a threat to its allies.