China-Russia aiming to corner US? Xi and Putin back Venezuela against America as Trump and Xi try to forge closer ties

China and Russia reaffirmed their support for Venezuelan President Maduro, condemning external interference amid US military deployments. Simultaneously, US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in a phone call signaling a thaw in relations, with Trump accepting an invitation to visit China in 2026. This dual narrative underscores the complex global dynamics of late 2025.