[x3tm]

Russia is just re-emerging on the international scene. However, the crisis in Venezuela (VZ) didn't start last week or with Maduro. And Russia/China were still sleeping then.

So, fine ... Russia may be doing something there now. I don't know. But let's not be amnesic and remember that this situation persists since decades.

[mythrwy]

Russia isn't just re-emerging on the international scene, they have been active for quite some time, in and with Venezuela as well.

But you said it was "first you heard of that" or similar?

This "situation" is becoming worse. Hopefully it resolves soon.