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The Geopolitics of Maduro’s Capture: What Does Operation Absolute Resolve Mean for Russia?

CSIS Americas Program Associate Fellow Henry Ziemer assesses the implications of the recent U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro for Russia's strategy in the Western Hemisphere.

Critical Questions by Henry Ziemer — January 20, 2026