Maduro faces US court over defense funding dispute

Russian outlets emphasize Maduro’s claim that he was abducted and brought to the United States, casting doubt on the fairness of the proceedings. They highlight that a high-profile US defense lawyer has evaluated Maduro’s chances, suggesting the case is politically charged rather than purely criminal. Coverage stresses the argument that, as Venezuela’s president, Maduro should be able to use state resources for his defense or receive strong court-appointed representation.

• •Russian reports repeat Maduro’s assertion that US forces abducted him and transferred him to New York.
• •Coverage argues that questions over who pays for Maduro’s defense show the case is politically motivated.
• •Russian outlets highlight that a well-known American defense lawyer has publicly assessed Maduro’s prospects in court.
• •Reports stress that Maduro’s team insists he remains Venezuela’s legitimate president entitled to use state funds.
• •Commentary suggests that limiting access to Venezuelan assets undermines the fairness of the US trial process.