Center for European Policy Analysis: Russia Loses Venezuela, the Avocado Ally
January 14, 2026
January 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Jan. 13, 2026:
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Russia Loses Venezuela, the Avocado Ally
The Kremlin has waved goodbye to another ally, at a low-ish cost in rubles but a higher price in political currency.
By Alexander Kolyandr
Half a dozen years ago, the Kremlin indicated it would be willing to drop its support for Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela in exchange for a . . .
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Russia Loses Venezuela, the Avocado Ally
The Kremlin has waved goodbye to another ally, at a low-ish cost in rubles but a higher price in political currency.
By Alexander Kolyandr
Half a dozen years ago, the Kremlin indicated it would be willing to drop its support for Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela in exchange for a . . .