𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. US-Venezuela Conflict: Russia sends aircraft to Caracas | Explained "Russia is making bold moves in the U.S.' backyard. A Russian transport plane linked to the Wagner Group landed in Venezuela -- sending shockwaves through the U.S. Tensions have surged as Washington, D.C. accuses Caracas of supporting drug-trafficking and threatening regional security. In response, the U.S. has deployed 10,000 troops to the Caribbean, supported by warships, F-35 fighter jets, a nuc