The russian Senate approved the‌ ratification of ​the ​ strategic partnership treaty with Venezuela on Wednesday, October ‌22, 2025. Final promulgation requires⁣ signature by President Vladimir Putin.
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‌ The treaty, signed in ‍Moscow on May 7, 2025, aims to⁣ expand cooperation between Russia and Venezuela across multiple⁢ sectors. According to a document presented by the Kremlin, these ⁢include political and economic spheres, with specific focus on energy, mining, transportation, ⁢and communications, and also security and counter-terrorism efforts.

Legislative ‌Approval

​ ⁣ The⁤ State ⁤Duma,Russia’s lower house of parliament,ratified ⁤the agreement on Tuesday,October ​21,2025. ‌ The Venezuelan Parliament had previously ratified the document on September 30, 2025, and it was subsequently promulgated by President Nicolás Maduro⁣ on​ October 7, 2025.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister ‌Sergei Ryabkov emphasized the importance of synchronized ratification, citing “unprecedented forceful pressure, including direct military pressure, from the united States” against Venezuela as a key​ factor, as reported during Tuesday’s Duma​ session.

Geopolitical Context

⁤ ⁤ ‌ ​ Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reiterated Moscow’s solidarity with Caracas “in the face of growing external threats and attempts‍ at interference” during a meeting with⁤ Venezuelan⁣ Ambassador Jesús‌ Rafael ⁤Salazar Velázquez on Tuesday, october 21, 2025.

​ Russia continues to offer diplomatic support​ to Venezuela, particularly in response ⁢to increased scrutiny from the United ⁣States regarding ​drug trafficking along the Caribbean coast.