How soon Nukes in South America?

Remember how QUICKLY Putin put Nukes in Belarus? And modified planes to carry them? And now, A whirlwind of Hypersonic missile talk and other like you know like talk going to Venezuela. Is only a matter of Time. And ones that can hit mainland U.S. Nukes hitting six American Cities nearly together.

Blowing Up Drug Boats to Nuclear Weapons? How nice. Simply lovely. And will We Nuke Them Back?

I asked AI-

Based on my analysis of current public reports and official statements, here is a breakdown of the situation regarding Russian military support for Venezuela.

1. Hypersonic Missiles in Venezuela

To date, there are no confirmed reports or official announcements from either the Russian or Venezuelan government that Russia has delivered or is in the process of delivering hypersonic missiles, such as the Oreshnik, to Venezuela.1

The recent headlines on this topic stem primarily from two sources:

  • Speculative media reports: Numerous reports, particularly on platforms like YouTube and in some international news outlets, are discussing this as a potential or speculative scenario.2 These reports often analyze the “what if” of such a deployment in response to rising tensions.
  • Threats from Russian officials: Some Russian politicians, such as Alexei Zhuravlyov, the First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma’s Defence Committee, have publicly threatened to deploy advanced missiles, including nuclear-capable systems, to allies like Venezuela and Cuba.3

These statements are largely seen by geopolitical analysts as a form of “saber-rattling”—a warning intended to deter U.S. actions rather than a declaration of a firm, immediate plan.

2. The Question of Nuclear Weapons

Regarding your question about Venezuela becoming a nuclear nation, there is no public evidence to suggest that Russia has any plans to give Venezuela its own nuclear weapons.

The comparison to Belarus is important. Russia did not “make Belarus a nuclear nation.” Belarus does not own or control the nuclear weapons on its territory. Instead, Russia deployed its own tactical nuclear weapons to Belarusian bases, where they remain under the exclusive command and control of the Russian military.

The threats made by some Russian officials concerning Venezuela refer to a similar potential deployment of Russian nuclear-capable systems (like missiles that can carry a nuclear warhead), not a transfer of nuclear warheads themselves to Venezuelan control.4

Most geopolitical experts and analysts currently view these threats against the U.S., including the potential deployment of missiles to Venezuela, as a form of diplomatic and military posturing rather than a sign of an imminent, credible action.

Venezuela does not currently possess nuclear weapons or hypersonic missiles. There is no information suggesting they will acquire them in the immediate future. 

However, recent reports from November 2025 indicate that Russia is open to supplying Venezuela with advanced missiles, including the nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile and Kalibr cruise missiles, if Caracas expresses interest. A Russian official stated that there are no international obligations preventing such a transfer and that the U.S. “may be in for some surprises”. 

Key facts:

  • Nuclear Weapons: Venezuela is a signatory and has ratified the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), confirming it does not own, possess, or host nuclear weapons on its territory.
  • Hypersonic Missiles: Venezuela does not have a domestic ballistic missile program.
  • Potential Supply from Russia: Amid escalating tensions with the U.S. in the Caribbean, the possibility of Russia supplying these advanced systems has been raised by a high-ranking Russian official.
  • Feasibility: While the offer has been made, analysts suggest that given Russia’s ongoing military needs in Ukraine and limited supply of Oreshnik missiles, the actual transfer may not happen quickly or in large numbers. 

In summary, the acquisition of these advanced weapons by Venezuela is a possibility that has been recently threatened by Russia, but there is no current evidence of them being in Venezuelan possession or being transferred in the immediate future.

Venezuela has signed and ratified the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW). It was among the original 50 states parties to the treaty when it entered into force on 22 January 2021.