Ishchenko: Venezuela Seeks Russian Missile Support
Rostislav Ishchenko Says Venezuela’s Request for Russian Missiles Could Open a New Front of Confrontation
Ishchenko: Venezuela Seeks Russian Missile Support
Political analyst Rostislav Ishchenko says Venezuela’s request for Russian ballistic and cruise missiles could create a new flashpoint, noting support comes only after states prove resilience.
2025-11-27T05:50:32+03:00
2025-11-27T05:50:32+03:00
2025-11-27T05:50:32+03:00
Political analyst Rostislav Ishchenko commented on the potential military assistance to Venezuela and the possible supply of Russian and Chinese weapons to the country.
When asked about the implications for the West and for Russia if Caracas is requesting ballistic and cruise missiles from Moscow — weapons capable of posing a threat to U.S. assets in the region — Ishchenko said this would create another point of confrontation.
He argued that Russia and China face a situation with Venezuela similar to what the United States once experienced with Ukraine: to provide effective support, the recipient must first show that it is capable of holding out on its own and demonstrating the stability of both its political system and its armed forces. According to him, this pattern has existed for decades. Both the USSR and China offered aid to Vietnam only after Hanoi proved its resilience, and the U.S. began supporting the Afghan mujahideen only once they had demonstrated an ability to resist over a sufficiently long period.
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2025
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Rostislav Ishchenko Says Venezuela’s Request for Russian Missiles Could Open a New Front of Confrontation
Political analyst Rostislav Ishchenko says Venezuela’s request for Russian ballistic and cruise missiles could create a new flashpoint, noting support comes only after states prove resilience.
Political analyst Rostislav Ishchenko commented on the potential military assistance to Venezuela and the possible supply of Russian and Chinese weapons to the country.
When asked about the implications for the West and for Russia if Caracas is requesting ballistic and cruise missiles from Moscow — weapons capable of posing a threat to U.S. assets in the region — Ishchenko said this would create another point of confrontation.
He argued that Russia and China face a situation with Venezuela similar to what the United States once experienced with Ukraine: to provide effective support, the recipient must first show that it is capable of holding out on its own and demonstrating the stability of both its political system and its armed forces. According to him, this pattern has existed for decades. Both the USSR and China offered aid to Vietnam only after Hanoi proved its resilience, and the U.S. began supporting the Afghan mujahideen only once they had demonstrated an ability to resist over a sufficiently long period.
