Russia would consider Maduro's asylum request.

      The Russian ambassador to Venezuela stated that Moscow would carefully consider an appeal from the country's president if it were to be received. Photo: provided by the press service of the head of Tatarstan. Russia would consider a request for asylum for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro if such an appeal were made. This was reported by TASS. According to the Russian ambassador to Venezuela, Sergey Melik-Bagdasarov, no requests for asylum for Maduro have been received through the diplomatic mission. "No requests for asylum for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro have come through us, at least. I think if such an appeal were made, it would be carefully considered by the Russian side," said the diplomat. He responded to a question about whether Russia would grant asylum to the Venezuelan leader if the U.S. were to release him from custody. Melik-Bagdasarov also emphasized the consistency of the Russian position. According to him, Maduro and his wife should be released. The diplomat stated that the Venezuelan president was "kidnapped by Washington as a result of armed aggression in violation of international law and common sense."

      Earlier, "Real Time" reported that the U.S. recognized the current government of Venezuela as legitimate.

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      More news on the event:

      Russia would consider a request for asylum for Maduro. The Russian ambassador to Venezuela stated that Moscow would carefully consider an appeal from the country's president if it were to be received. Photo: 09:42 07.04.2026 Real Time - Kazan

      Russia is ready to consider a request for asylum for Maduro. At this time, no such appeal has been received. The Russian ambassador in Caracas, Sergey Melik-Bagdasarov, stated that Russia is ready to carefully consider a request for asylum for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. 09:42 07.04.2026 Real Time - Kazan

      Ambassador of the Russian Federation: Moscow is ready to consider a request for asylum for Maduro and continues partnership with Caracas. Russia is ready to consider a possible request for asylum for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro if such a request is made. 08:08 07.04.2026 Business Online - Kazan

      News from neighboring regions on the topic:

      Ambassador Melik-Bagdasarov: Russia is ready to consider Maduro's request for asylum. Moscow considers the kidnapping of Maduro a violation of international law, stated the Russian ambassador to Venezuela. Ambassador Melik-Bagdasarov: Russia is ready to consider Maduro's request for asylum. Photo: Mikhail FROLOV. 16:36 07.04.2026 Komsomolskaya Pravda - Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

      The embassy denied rumors about limiting contacts between the Venezuelan authorities and the Russian Federation. The Russian ambassador to Venezuela reported that Moscow and Caracas are developing joint projects. Photo: GLOBAL LOOK PRESS. 08:40 07.04.2026 Komsomolskaya Pravda - Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

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