As Trump Pressures Venezuela, Russia and China Step Back. As pressure from the United States mounts, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro may be discovering how alone he really is. For years, Venezuela relied heavily on Russia and China for political, financial and military backing. But today, that support appears to be mostly rhetorical - According to BBC. The shift comes as the US deploys naval and air forces to the Caribbean, seizes a sanctioned oil tanker, and carries out operations it says target drug trafficking. Maduro, however, believes Washington’s true aim is regime change. Experts say Moscow and Beijing now see Venezuela as a low priority. Russia is consumed by the war in Ukraine and wary of further sanctions, while China is focused on stabilising relations with Washington and protecting its economic interests. With disputed elections and deep economic collapse at home, analysts argue Maduro no longer offers enough strategic value. Public statements of support may continue — but real help is unlikely,