Group 1 - The article discusses a recent phone call between Russian President Putin and Venezuelan President Maduro, where Putin expressed support for the Venezuelan government and its policies, emphasizing cooperation in various sectors including economy, energy, finance, and culture [4][6]. - The U.S. Treasury announced new sanctions against Venezuela, targeting Maduro's relatives and companies involved in transporting Venezuelan oil, aiming to restrict their access to U.S. financial assets and prohibit American entities from engaging in business with them [6][7]. - The article highlights increased U.S. military presence near Venezuela, including the deployment of F-18 fighter jets and other military aircraft, which is seen as a significant escalation in pressure on the Venezuelan government [5][8]. Group 2 - Analysts suggest that the U.S. sanctions are intended to further pressure Venezuela, with potential consequences for banks and financial institutions that violate these restrictions [7]. - The article notes that Russia is closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela due to the increasing military pressure from the U.S., indicating a heightened geopolitical interest in the region [7].
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第一财经·2025-12-12 00:43