Trump Warned Putin Using Maduro As An Example

• 7.12.2025, 9:09

Washington's actions toward Venezuela are a political signal to Moscow.

US President Donald Trump has posted an article by David Marcus published by (Fox News) that could serve as a warning to Putin.

This is reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to US President Donald Trump's publication on the Truth Social network.

The piece says that Washington's recent moves on Venezuela may serve as a political signal to Moscow.

The author links the increased pressure on Caracas with the reaction to the continuation of Russian aggression against Ukraine.

Arguments of the article's author

Marcus notes that Trump is able to use the strategy to influence states he calls "Russia's clients," including Venezuela, if the Kremlin continues to try to regain control of Ukraine.

The author sees this approach as a tool to pressure the Russian leadership.

Geopolitical logic described in the publication

The article states, "Trump understands the global chessboard. He knows that direct conflict with Russia could lead to world war, but 'pummeling' the Kremlin's client states on the perimeter is an acceptable play that creates pressure on the center of that board. Trump has put Putin in an extremely difficult position. If the dictator continues to cling to his fantasy of reclaiming all of Ukraine and restoring the USSR, he risks the U.S. undermining his allies and clients around the world."