US sanctions make Venezuela look towards Russia and China The president of the Constituent Assembly Delcy Rodriguez welcomed Russian and Chinese criticism of American sanctions on the Venezuelan regime and stated that “deepening the strategic relationship with Russia, China, India and Iran,” is the way to “overcome the sanctions.” The ex-Foreign Minister - turned president of the new assembly - also hit out against opposition leader Julio Borges, who, she says, “requested the financial blockade.” IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES