A slight difference is, Ukraine was armed and trained by Nato in the years before.
Venezuela was supported a bit by Cuba, which is very poor as well. Russia did not help them. (I believe because of a deal with Trump)
Venezuela was supported a bit by Cuba, which is very poor as well. Russia did not help them. (I believe because of a deal with Trump)
If they hadn’t helped Venezuela militarily this time, it’s probably because they are a little busy losing thousands of troops per week in Ukraine.
Maduro is a dictator. His first presidency was legitimate but he had to steal the last election and is now ruling by force, because he is so unpopular.
Majority of Venezuelan don't want to fight US. They want Maduro out and the person who actually won last election to rule.
US doesn't want to occupy Venezuela. They want a government that is aligned with US and not with Russia/China/Iran.
The goals of US and majority of Venezuelans align.
"Majority of Venezuelan don't want to fight US. They want Maduro out and the person who actually won last election to rule."
We will see that, if there will be free elections soon.
And then I would be curious what would happen, if the winner is someone different and does not grant US companies exclusive oil deals, but keep them nationalized. What do you think will happen then?