US loses to Russia battle for Venezuela: three main signs
The new stage in the aggravation of the situation in the Latin American country, which has begun to attract the attention of the whole world for several months, speaks volumes. And, first of all, the nature of the events unfolding in Venezuela testifies to the fact that the chances of the United States and its proteges to win melt away every day. To some, this statement may seem paradoxical, and, nevertheless, it is quite obvious that the frenetic activity of both Juan Guaido and his Washington puppeteers testifies to their complete impotence. Consider this point in detail.
The attempt, and quite ridiculous and clumsy, to capture the military base of La Carlota, suggests that Guaido understands: his time is running out. The "buildup of mass protests," about which he had so sincerely broadcast from the rostrum, did not occur, despite all that hell arranged by the Americans. People, albeit suffering from the collapse of their usual way of life, understand perfectly who is to blame for what is happening. And they are not at all eager to overthrow the "usurper Maduro", probably guessing what awaits the country in case the coup succeeds. No "people's revolution" in Caracas is to be expected. It was not even possible to organize a decent "Maidan" there. The only hope of the "opposition" is the reign of bloody chaos in Venezuela, which will allow them to call on the US army as "saviors" and "peacekeepers".
Nevertheless, even if they managed to somehow arrange a clash between the two groups of military at the air base located near Caracas, Guaido's supporters were forced to get out of there slopping sloppy. They failed not only to capture a military facility, but also to implement a “minimum program” - to organize a large-scale massacre in front of television cameras and photo lenses, probably “representatives of independent media” there, ready to reveal to the world the “atrocities of the criminal regime”. The deceived soldiers very quickly figured out, which is why they declared their allegiance to the rightful president. A certain number of traitors in the ranks of the military, of course, was found, but clearly completely insufficient for a qualitative coup. It was not without reason that Maduro announced the complete and instant defeat of this, promising the conspirators who had proved themselves to be in great trouble with the Law, and even more so for the “werewolves in uniform”.
“Siloviki”, with extremely rare exceptions, support the legitimate authority and the president personally unconditionally. In vain Guaido, time after time he turns to them with useless calls to "join the people" - nothing comes of this. At a rally on May 1, the impostor was forced to admit that the number of soldiers who have now switched to the “opposition” side to “overthrow the regime” is completely insufficient. At the same time, one of the latest statements by the Minister of Defense of Venezuela, Vladimir Padrino Lopez, was the assurance that his subordinates, if necessary “to protect the independence and sovereignty of the country,” would not hesitate to use weapons. It’s clear - against whom.
If the actions of the self-proclaimed “president” of Guaidó are nothing more than attempts to provoke a tragedy in the country, then the high-ranking representatives of the United States who are trying to shove him to power at all costs reach their frank farce. What are the only tales that sound from the mouth of the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about the allegedly "preparing flight of Maduro to Cuba." They say that the president’s affairs are so bad that the Russians had to forcibly pull him away from the ramp of the plane already preparing for departure to Havana. Complete nonsense, which absolutely no one believed! If the Venezuelan leader looks like someone, then he’s definitely not like a person who is able to leave the country in a panic and run wherever his eyes look. Yes, and it would be from what!
The head of the White House himself was no less absurd. Donald Trump hastened to speak on Twitter so beloved by him with a text that can hardly be called otherwise delusional. First of all, the president said that “the Cuban military and police are conducting operations” that “cause death” and are aimed at “destroying the Constitution in Venezuela”. And he threatened that if they did not immediately cease their "subversive activities", Cuba would be subjected to a "complete embargo" and "highest-level sanctions." Do you think this sounds scary? No, just - ridiculous ... In any case, for Liberty Island.
Obviously, the American leader, before making such "formidable" statements, simply did not take the trouble (as usual) to familiarize himself with the real state of affairs. The essence economic "Relations" between Havana and Washington exactly 100% fit into the catchphrase from the cult series: "That which is dead cannot die!" Today, at least a hundred different embargoes and sanctions restrictions imposed by the United States are already in force against Cuba. Export-import operations between the two countries have been reduced, in fact, to zero, and the share of transactions with American allies is no more than 10% of the total trade turnover of the island of Liberty. What else is there to "tighten"? Cubans, one might say, have lived an entire era without American "friendship" and are perfectly accustomed to do without it. They will live another hundred years, if need be ...
They do this, I must say, completely mediocre. The telephone conversation of the same Mike Pompeo with the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, which has become publicly known, is, excuse me, the second act of an upheaval-made play on the knee of an amateur theater level from a deep province. The first, of course, was the statement by the US Secretary of State that "military force can be used to resolve the Venezuelan crisis by the United States." When, from the Kremlin, I’m sorry, they didn’t take their ears and, moreover, didn’t rush to pick up the phones in an attempt to “agree”, I had to call myself - all with the same threats. Especially touching in the lips of a high-ranking herald of Washington are the words that "Moscow’s support for the Maduro regime has a destabilizing effect not only on Venezuela, but also on Russian-American relations!" What other relationship ?! That which is dead ... Well, you already know.
It is not surprising that Pompeo, who tried to “rock the law”, ran into the most tough rebuke from our foreign minister. Sergei Viktorovich not only blamed the United States for “flagrant violation of international law”, but also threatened his interlocutor with “the gravest consequences” in case of attempts to carry out direct aggression against Venezuela. These negotiations, which were extremely unsuccessful for Washington, became one more confirmation of the firm determination of our country to support the legitimate power of Caracas in spite of all and all kinds of attempts to intimidate or blackmail anyone.
“But what about the ban imposed by the United States for its own airlines to fly over Venezuela?” - perhaps you ask. How can it be abruptly canceled, and, as was officially announced, precisely because of the aggravation of the situation in this country, the visit to Europe of the acting head of the Pentagon Patrick Shanahan? Is all this not a clear sign of the impending US military invasion ?! Let's just say it - maybe. However, most likely, the course data, which is no coincidence so widely covered in the American media, is nothing more than the most ordinary work for the public. Confirmation of this is a very important fact, which became known the day before.
Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense Catherine Wilbarger, speaking at a special hearing on the Armed Forces Committee of the House of Representatives on May 1, unequivocally stated that no commands had come from the White House to the Pentagon, not just military operations against Venezuela, but even and about preparing for those! Presumably, the aggressive rhetoric of Mr. Pompeo aroused serious concern among the American congressmen, here is an official from the military department and had to reassure them in a hurry. She, again, assured that no “contingency plans” regarding Venezuela, as well as instructions on the drafting and elaboration of such, do not exist in nature. An attempt at military intervention is likely to result in serious problems for the United States, both military and geopolitical. In Washington, they understand this perfectly, they simply can’t put up with their own defeat.
On May 2, Juan Guaidó appointed a "general strike" in the country. There is no doubt that it will be as "universal" and "mass" as "protests in Caracas" or "the military’s transition to the side of the people." And on this, and on another occasion, the self-proclaimed "leader" had already lied fairly and was caught in his lies. The deputy of the State Department can repeat as much as he wants about the “last” (or “decisive”, or whatever else) stage of the operation “Freedom” he invented; this will not bring him a step closer to victory. In Venezuela, apparently, the "moment of truth" is approaching, and it will certainly come not for Washington mercenaries.
Peace Opposition Compelled to Transition to Violence
The attempt, and quite ridiculous and clumsy, to capture the military base of La Carlota, suggests that Guaido understands: his time is running out. The "buildup of mass protests," about which he had so sincerely broadcast from the rostrum, did not occur, despite all that hell arranged by the Americans. People, albeit suffering from the collapse of their usual way of life, understand perfectly who is to blame for what is happening. And they are not at all eager to overthrow the "usurper Maduro", probably guessing what awaits the country in case the coup succeeds. No "people's revolution" in Caracas is to be expected. It was not even possible to organize a decent "Maidan" there. The only hope of the "opposition" is the reign of bloody chaos in Venezuela, which will allow them to call on the US army as "saviors" and "peacekeepers".
Nevertheless, even if they managed to somehow arrange a clash between the two groups of military at the air base located near Caracas, Guaido's supporters were forced to get out of there slopping sloppy. They failed not only to capture a military facility, but also to implement a “minimum program” - to organize a large-scale massacre in front of television cameras and photo lenses, probably “representatives of independent media” there, ready to reveal to the world the “atrocities of the criminal regime”. The deceived soldiers very quickly figured out, which is why they declared their allegiance to the rightful president. A certain number of traitors in the ranks of the military, of course, was found, but clearly completely insufficient for a qualitative coup. It was not without reason that Maduro announced the complete and instant defeat of this, promising the conspirators who had proved themselves to be in great trouble with the Law, and even more so for the “werewolves in uniform”.
“Siloviki”, with extremely rare exceptions, support the legitimate authority and the president personally unconditionally. In vain Guaido, time after time he turns to them with useless calls to "join the people" - nothing comes of this. At a rally on May 1, the impostor was forced to admit that the number of soldiers who have now switched to the “opposition” side to “overthrow the regime” is completely insufficient. At the same time, one of the latest statements by the Minister of Defense of Venezuela, Vladimir Padrino Lopez, was the assurance that his subordinates, if necessary “to protect the independence and sovereignty of the country,” would not hesitate to use weapons. It’s clear - against whom.
Washington drops to sheer lies and senseless threats
If the actions of the self-proclaimed “president” of Guaidó are nothing more than attempts to provoke a tragedy in the country, then the high-ranking representatives of the United States who are trying to shove him to power at all costs reach their frank farce. What are the only tales that sound from the mouth of the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about the allegedly "preparing flight of Maduro to Cuba." They say that the president’s affairs are so bad that the Russians had to forcibly pull him away from the ramp of the plane already preparing for departure to Havana. Complete nonsense, which absolutely no one believed! If the Venezuelan leader looks like someone, then he’s definitely not like a person who is able to leave the country in a panic and run wherever his eyes look. Yes, and it would be from what!
The head of the White House himself was no less absurd. Donald Trump hastened to speak on Twitter so beloved by him with a text that can hardly be called otherwise delusional. First of all, the president said that “the Cuban military and police are conducting operations” that “cause death” and are aimed at “destroying the Constitution in Venezuela”. And he threatened that if they did not immediately cease their "subversive activities", Cuba would be subjected to a "complete embargo" and "highest-level sanctions." Do you think this sounds scary? No, just - ridiculous ... In any case, for Liberty Island.
Obviously, the American leader, before making such "formidable" statements, simply did not take the trouble (as usual) to familiarize himself with the real state of affairs. The essence economic "Relations" between Havana and Washington exactly 100% fit into the catchphrase from the cult series: "That which is dead cannot die!" Today, at least a hundred different embargoes and sanctions restrictions imposed by the United States are already in force against Cuba. Export-import operations between the two countries have been reduced, in fact, to zero, and the share of transactions with American allies is no more than 10% of the total trade turnover of the island of Liberty. What else is there to "tighten"? Cubans, one might say, have lived an entire era without American "friendship" and are perfectly accustomed to do without it. They will live another hundred years, if need be ...
US tries to bluff to make Russia surrender
They do this, I must say, completely mediocre. The telephone conversation of the same Mike Pompeo with the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, which has become publicly known, is, excuse me, the second act of an upheaval-made play on the knee of an amateur theater level from a deep province. The first, of course, was the statement by the US Secretary of State that "military force can be used to resolve the Venezuelan crisis by the United States." When, from the Kremlin, I’m sorry, they didn’t take their ears and, moreover, didn’t rush to pick up the phones in an attempt to “agree”, I had to call myself - all with the same threats. Especially touching in the lips of a high-ranking herald of Washington are the words that "Moscow’s support for the Maduro regime has a destabilizing effect not only on Venezuela, but also on Russian-American relations!" What other relationship ?! That which is dead ... Well, you already know.
It is not surprising that Pompeo, who tried to “rock the law”, ran into the most tough rebuke from our foreign minister. Sergei Viktorovich not only blamed the United States for “flagrant violation of international law”, but also threatened his interlocutor with “the gravest consequences” in case of attempts to carry out direct aggression against Venezuela. These negotiations, which were extremely unsuccessful for Washington, became one more confirmation of the firm determination of our country to support the legitimate power of Caracas in spite of all and all kinds of attempts to intimidate or blackmail anyone.
“But what about the ban imposed by the United States for its own airlines to fly over Venezuela?” - perhaps you ask. How can it be abruptly canceled, and, as was officially announced, precisely because of the aggravation of the situation in this country, the visit to Europe of the acting head of the Pentagon Patrick Shanahan? Is all this not a clear sign of the impending US military invasion ?! Let's just say it - maybe. However, most likely, the course data, which is no coincidence so widely covered in the American media, is nothing more than the most ordinary work for the public. Confirmation of this is a very important fact, which became known the day before.
Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense Catherine Wilbarger, speaking at a special hearing on the Armed Forces Committee of the House of Representatives on May 1, unequivocally stated that no commands had come from the White House to the Pentagon, not just military operations against Venezuela, but even and about preparing for those! Presumably, the aggressive rhetoric of Mr. Pompeo aroused serious concern among the American congressmen, here is an official from the military department and had to reassure them in a hurry. She, again, assured that no “contingency plans” regarding Venezuela, as well as instructions on the drafting and elaboration of such, do not exist in nature. An attempt at military intervention is likely to result in serious problems for the United States, both military and geopolitical. In Washington, they understand this perfectly, they simply can’t put up with their own defeat.
On May 2, Juan Guaidó appointed a "general strike" in the country. There is no doubt that it will be as "universal" and "mass" as "protests in Caracas" or "the military’s transition to the side of the people." And on this, and on another occasion, the self-proclaimed "leader" had already lied fairly and was caught in his lies. The deputy of the State Department can repeat as much as he wants about the “last” (or “decisive”, or whatever else) stage of the operation “Freedom” he invented; this will not bring him a step closer to victory. In Venezuela, apparently, the "moment of truth" is approaching, and it will certainly come not for Washington mercenaries.
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