SHOTLIST MOSCOW, RUSSIA (MAY 7, 2025) (RESTRICTION: USERS MUST CREDIT “KREMLIN PRESS OFFICE” HANDOUT, MUST NOT OBSCURE LOGO —EDITORIAL USE ONLY) 1. OFFICIAL CAR, ESCORTED BY SECURITY GUARDS’ VEHICLES AND MOTORBIKE POLICE, DRIVING TOWARD KREMLIN PALACE 2. RUSSIAN PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN WALKING INTO ROOM 3. PUTIN SHAKING HANDS WITH VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT NICOLAS MADURO, TALKING, AND POSING FOR PHOTO 4. PUTIN AND MADURO SHAKING HANDS WITH OFFICIALS 5. PUTIN, MADURO AND DELEGATIONS TAKING SEAT MOSCOW, RUSSIA (MAY 7, 2025) (RESTRICTION: USERS MUST CREDIT “KREMLIN PRESS OFFICE” HANDOUT, MUST NOT OBSCURE LOGO —EDITORIAL USE ONLY) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow on Wednesday, May 7, to discuss strengthening bilateral ties, including trade, economic cooperation, and oil market coordination. The two leaders were expected to explore measures to ensure stable economic relations, particularly in establishing a reliable financial system and aligning efforts in global energy markets. Following the talks, they are set to sign a strategic partnership agreement, as confirmed by Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov. Maduro's visit to Moscow also comes ahead of Russia's Victory Day celebrations on May 9, marking the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. The Venezuelan leader is among several foreign dignitaries attending the commemorative events.