Lavrov further required that the misconduct faced by the Venezuelan president and his spouse not be repeated. The intervention marks a direct move by Moscow to secure the release of its ally in Caracas.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Russia Demands Immediate Release of President Maduro and Wife
Geopolitics25 days ago
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called for an end to the "abuses" targeting the top leadership in Venezuela during a public statement on Friday. The Russian diplomat demanded the immediate liberation of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, insisting that the couple be set free without delay.
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