According to a Russian lawmaker, the Kremlin recently delivered air defenses to Venezuela. In a vacuum, this might not be surprising. In the context of the Russia-Ukraine War, however, it is bizarre. This video explores what the Kremlin may be thinking with its strategy, what it tells us about Russian intelligence assessments, and how Ukraine may be better off if the United States engages in more serious military actions in Venezuela.

0:00 The Kremlin's Bizarre Choice
1:08 Russia's Arms Shipment to Venezuela
4:04 Why Is Russia Doing This?
10:02 What It Reveals about Russian Intelligence Assessments about Trump
12:03 Ukraine's Advantage?

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