Russia has accused the US of using aid deliveries to Venezuela as a ploy to carry out military action against President Nicolas Maduro's government. Russia has accused the US of using aid deliveries to Venezuela as a ploy to carry out military action against President Nicolas Maduro's government. Russia is a key supporter of Maduro's government and has repeatedly accused Washington of trying to carry out a coup in Venezuela. Feb 2014 Russian forces seize control of Crimea from Ukraine – sparking worldwide condemnation. Russian forces also entered and stoked war in eastern Ukraine.

Source: Daily Mail February 22, 2019 12:21 UTC