Russia Betrays Allies: Why Kremlin's Guarantees Turned Out to Be Just Paper.

According to ТСН: Security guarantees from Russia remain only on paper. In the context of the war against Ukraine, Moscow constantly ignores the needs of its partners, even when their regimes are under threat of destruction.

Venezuela: A Fresh Example of Betrayal

Putin's actions during the U.S. operation to remove Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro serve as a vivid example. For years, Russia supplied Venezuela with weapons and military equipment, but at the moment of the attack, the Kremlin remained inactive.

When Maduro was removed, Putin made no comments of support, leaving remarks only to Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. There could be no talk of military assistance to the 'most important partner' in South America, the commentator notes.

Chronicle of Previous Failures

Thus, Venezuela is not the only ally that has been betrayed. An overview of situations in other countries also confirms this trend.

Iran (2025)

During the Israeli attack on Iranian missile and nuclear programs, Moscow, despite existing cooperation agreements, stayed on the sidelines. Putin, as the commentator notes, 'cast aside the ayatollah like a hot potato.'

Syria (2024)

During the rebels' offensive, Bashar Assad's army, armed by Russians, lost Damascus in just a few days. Putin, despite having a military base in Syria, did not intervene. The only thing he offered was asylum for Assad in Moscow 'at his own expense.'

Armenia (2020)

When Azerbaijan launched an operation in Nagorno-Karabakh, Yerevan requested help from the CSTO. However, Russia ignored the request from the 'closest ally in the region', leading to defeat for the Armenians and the de facto collapse of the CSTO.

Conclusion: A Paper Tiger

According to the commentator, the military power that Russia allegedly offers its allies is an illusion. Stuck in a war against Ukraine, the Kremlin is not fulfilling its commitments to mutual assistance, leaving its allies without support.

According to an analysis by NYT, Putin consciously makes sacrifices to avoid conflict with Trump, as his only goal is victory in Ukraine, for which he is willing to endure humiliation in Latin America.

The situation surrounding Russian promises of military support to allies is evident in examples from Venezuela, Iran, Syria, and Armenia. The Kremlin, which once actively supported its partners, is now proving to be helpless. This raises doubts about the reality of its commitments on the international stage and questions the genuine power Russia can offer to those who rely on it in critical situations.