🎙Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks at the 46th meeting of the Council of Heads of Constituent Entities of the Russian Federation under the Russian Foreign Ministry on interregional cooperation with African countries(April 8, 2026, Moscow)
💬 Russia and Africa are bound by long-standing and close ties.
Today, the countries of the continent are striving to finally overcome the remnants of colonial dependence and to strengthen their national sovereignty, above all in the economic and financial spheres.
Those who describe the current period as Africa’s “second awakening” after the decolonisation of the 1960s are right. It was then that political independence was proclaimed, above all thanks to the decisive role of the Soviet Union, which promoted the relevant declarations at the UN.
☝️Recent years have shown that neo-colonial dependence has by no means disappeared. Economically and financially, in terms of control over trade routes and financial flows, Africa still does not enjoy full independence and continues, in economic terms, to serve as a source of raw materials.
👉The lion’s share of added value is still generated elsewhere – to a large extent, and decisively so, in the former metropolitan powers.
African partners spoke about this more than once at the two Russia-African Union summits held in Sochi in 2019 and in St Petersburg in 2023. The decisions adopted at those summits should serve as guidelines in preparing for the next summit, which we plan to hold later this year.
All this will contribute to Africa’s economic emancipation, ensure that it reaps the proper returns and benefits from its natural resources, and support the emergence of the African continent as one of the centres of the rising #MultipolarWorld.
🤝 I would like to stress in particular that we are restoring our presence on the African continent fairly rapidly, after it declined sharply during the breakup of the Soviet Union. At present, Russia has 45 embassies operating across the continent, with four more set to open in the near future.
The key upcoming event on the foreign policy calendar is the third Russia-Africa Summit. It is due to be held in Moscow – this has been agreed – in late October this year. Preparations are currently underway. We count on the active participation of Russian regions in the relevant thematic sessions of this summit.
I would once again like to underscore the special importance we attach to the interregional dimension of Russia-Africa relations. It is a solid foundation which, as it grows stronger, helps ensure the steady development of relations with our partners at the national level.
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On January 10, the Venezuelan people gathered in the streets to celebrate President Maduro's inauguration, marking the beginning of his third consecutive term.
"I have not been appointed president by the government of the United States," Maduro asserted, directly addressing the US-backed far-right opposition in Venezuela.
In his address, Maduro committed to enhancing popular democracy as the next phase of the Bolivarian Process.
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🖊🗞OPINION | Brazilian Workers Lead in Offering Solidarity to Venezuelans under US Attack
Political journalist W.T. Whitney Jr. analyzes Brazil’s Landless Workers’ Movement (MST) initiative to organize internationalist brigades in solidarity with Venezuela amid growing US military pressure.
As MST leader João Pedro Stédile pointed out in a recent interview: “We want to repeat that historic epic that the global left achieved during the Spanish Civil War of 1936, when thousands of militants from around the world went to Spain to defend the Republic and the Spanish people.”
Read the full opinion piece here 👉https://shorturl.at/kaotK
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🗒️🗣️ INTERVIEW | ‘The Imperialist Offensive is Nothing New for the Bolivarian Revolution’: A Conversation with Ana Maldonado
In the latest VA interview, Ana Maldonado — sociologist and coordinator for the Francisco de Miranda Front — discussed Washington’s renewed military escalation in the Caribbean. She warned that around 10,000 US troops are currently stationed in the region, signaling a revival of the Monroe Doctrine and a direct threat to Latin American sovereignty.
Despite this, Maldonado stressed that Venezuelans continue their daily routines with calm and organization. “We are in a phase of maximum preparation,” she said, noting that millions have voluntarily joined the Bolivarian Militia to defend the homeland.
🔗 Read the full interview here 👉https://venezuelanalysis.com/interviews/the-imperialist-offensive-is-nothing-new-for-the-bolivarian-revolution-a-conversation-with-ana-maldonado
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📑🖊 OPINION | Socialist Communes and Anti-Imperialism: The Marxist Approach
Chris Gilbert analyzes when a commune or communal project can be considered anti-imperialist, drawing on Marx’s theoretical foundations.
One expression of this framework came in 2024. According to Gilbert, it was exemplified when Palestinian revolutionary Leila Khaled visited the El Panal Commune in Caracas. She praised it as a concrete example of sovereignty under U.S. sanctions, drawing parallels with the Palestinian struggle for national liberation. That same year, Venezuela also deepened its communal strategy by launching quarterly consultations and expanding public funding to strengthen commune powers.
Read the full opinion piece here: https://shorturl.at/eThgJ
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"With Venezuela, as is the case with Cuba or Nicaragua, our solidarity campaigns are not simply a matter of opposing imperialist agendas that threaten sovereignty; they are also about showcasing what is being achieved."
Interview with Alba Movements spokesperson Hernán Vargas → https://shorturl.at/ERiGL
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📰 NEWS | Venezuelans Reject US Military Threats, ‘Narcoterrorism’ Allegations in Anti-Imperialist March
Thousands joined the 'Great Anti-Imperialist March' in Caracas and other cities to reject US threats and the $50M bounty on President Maduro. The Trump administration accuses Maduro of ties to criminal groups, but has provided no court-tested evidence.
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said her government has 'no proof' of such links, while Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro condemned possible US military action in Latin America.
🔗 Read the full report here: https://shorturl.at/IlELJ
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🔈PODCAST | International Solidarity in the Belly of the Beast [EARLY ACCESS]
What does meaningful international solidarity with Venezuela look like from inside the US empire?
In Episode 45 of the Venezuelanalysis podcast, Ricardo Vaz speaks with Austin Cole of the Black Alliance for Peace and Michela Martinazzi of Brooklyn Against War and the International League of Peoples’ Struggle about organizing against imperialism from “the belly of the beast.”
The conversation looks at escalating attacks abroad, repression at home, the challenges facing solidarity movements, and how to build broad coalitions without falling into the bipartisan trap.
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🎙️ Episode 39 of the VA Podcast is out now!
This episode examines the role of Venezuelan communes in socialist construction and anti-imperialist struggle, with guests Chris Gilbert and Cira Pascual Marquina.
Both were guest editors of Monthly Review's latest issue, "Communes in Socialist Construction". The conversation covers the meaning of communes, Marx’s theory of the commune, and the political relevance of the slogan “Commune or Nothing!”
🎧 Watch here: https://youtu.be/u0RyfxgQgfc
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🎙PODCAST | Is the US Preparing to Invade Venezuela?
The US war drums are beating louder with a Caribbean military deployment, but Caracas has responded with defiance and mobilization.
In our latest podcast episode, host José Luis Granados Ceja is joined by fellow VA member Andreína Chávez Alava to take stock of recent US policies against Venezuela, including dubious "narco-terrorism" charges and a crackdown on migrants.
Follow the link to subscribe and listen: https://www.patreon.com/posts/137258196
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🔈PODCAST | Venezuela, Iran and the Right Side of History
The recent Israeli war on Iran led to a strong reaction from Venezuela, with the Maduro government standing firm with one of its key international allies and popular movements taking to the streets to express support for Tehran.
In this podcast episode, host José Luis Granados Ceja is joined by fellow VA member Andreína Chávez Alava to take stock of the Venezuela-Iran anti-imperialist alliance, the Maduro government's peace summit proposal, geopolitical developments and lots more.
Follow the link to subscribe and listen: https://www.patreon.com/posts/133185551
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🎙🔊Episode 38 of the VA Podcast is live!
In response to Israel’s military offensive against Iran, Venezuela reaffirmed its alliance with Tehran through official government statements and widespread popular demonstrations. The Maduro government also proposed an international peace summit aimed at reducing regional tensions and promoting dialogue.
The latest VA podcast episode features host José Luis Granados Ceja and fellow VA writer Andreína Chávez Alava analyzing the Venezuela-Iran alliance, the geopolitical context, and the solidarity among peoples historically dominated by imperialism.
🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/mEo49fSJXko
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