Russian official warns America

Russian Lawmaker Hints at Missile Transfers to Venezuela, Warns Washington of “Surprises”

In a striking signal of Moscow’s growing assertiveness in the Western Hemisphere, a senior Russian legislator has floated the prospect of supplying Venezuela with advanced hypersonic weaponry—an overt gesture of solidarity with a beleaguered ally and a pointed warning to the United States.

Alexei Zhuravlyov, deputy chairman of the Russian parliament’s defense committee, told Gazeta.Ru that there were “no obstacles” to sending cutting-edge missiles such as the Oreshnik or Kalibr to Caracas. “I see no obstacles to supplying a friendly country with new developments such as the Oreshnik or, let’s say, the well-proven Kalibr missiles,” Zhuravlyov said, as reported by The Telegraph.

He added ominously that Americans “may be in for some surprises,” signaling Moscow’s readiness to counter Washington’s military posture in the Caribbean.

The White House, meanwhile, has sought to contain fears of a broader confrontation. Trump last week dismissed intelligence reports suggesting imminent attacks on Venezuelan soil, asserting, “I have not made a final decision.” The comment left open the door for further escalation even as Washington’s allies urge restraint.

Analysts caution that any Russian arms shipment to Venezuela could transform Latin America’s security calculus, introducing nuclear-capable systems into a volatile theater.

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