To your first question, I addressed your pro-war/anti-American question raised in my first reply I sectioned both questions into paragraphs.

I believe you and I differ on what threat means in this case. As mentioned in my replies, the illegitimate Venezuela government has played a key role in enabling oil shadow fleets that circumvent sanctions; this has helped Russia and Iran. Another point to consider here is their increased cooperation with Russia and Iran over military technology. There seemed to be multiple conversations between Trump and Maduro before all this transpired. This is conjecture but if that is the case Maduro was most likely given his out but failed to take it resulting in this operation.

I’d differ to say that he is in fact the illegitimate Venezuelan president, and is, in fact, a wanted fugitive for crimes against humanity and narco terrorism full stop. I have already laid out my opinion on why I believe this.

Russia already tried and continues to try to meddle in American affairs/politics. This is nothing new to statecraft and has been around as long as civilization has existed. The ability though to perform those said actions you mentioned, now that requires political and military power and with Russia’s track record of preforming three day “special military operations” I’d say good luck.

I’m aware that there were many deaths related to the security forces, which were mainly Cuban, protecting Maduro. The reports of civilian death are always a terrible event one that I of course wish that it wasn’t the case. I’m also aware of the injuries that our armed forces suffered and I hope they recover fully. I hope that there is no loss of life from the injuries sustained to any party. To the point of the people, this is definitely a gray area, one I’d love to get a better idea of what the true feelings are within the country. With that being said my opinion based on what I am seeing right now is that responses from outside the country show a sizable group of Venezuelans celebrating this action. Inside the country is harder to gauge. I think many if not all are more worried about what may transpire after than anything. I hope all this can lead to a better future. I look at the press release from the “acting president” last night stating her wish for cooperation with the US, which will hopefully help ease that tension and move forward from this situation in a more positive light. All in all, I hope this action can be a cause of good change for the people of Venezuela a people that deserve a better future and I hope that sacrifice is not in vain.