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Russia Considers Caribbean Based Bombers

James Joyner | March 14, 2009
Tu-95 Bear Russian Bomber

A senior Russian general says his country is contemplating basing strategic bombers in the Caribbean, either on a Venezuelan island or Cuba. 

Quote of the Day: Comrade Bush - Chavez

Neil Richard Leslie | October 16, 2008

"Bush is to the left of me now. Comrade Bush announced he will buy shares in private banks." - President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela

Hugo Chavez Visits China, Expected to Seek Arms

Peter Cassata | September 23, 2008

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez arrived in China for a state visit with President Hu Jintao.  CNN reported that Chavez is expected to push for an arms deal that would see Venezuela buy K-8 training planes from China.  A potential deal would follow

Russian Navy Sets Sail for Venezuela

Neil Richard Leslie | September 22, 2008

Four Russian warships have set sail for Venezuela from their home base of Severomorsk in the Arctic. The fleet, which includes the nuclear-powered cruiser Pyotr Veliky (Peter the Great), is expected to undertake joint naval operations with Venezuela this November, reports BBC.

Russian Bombers Land In Venezuela

Neil Richard Leslie | September 11, 2008

Two Russian Tu-160 Bombers have arrived in Venezuela to conduct training exercises according to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, reports BBC.  This comes after news that Russia plans to send a naval fleet to conduct training operations in Venezuela's territorial waters this Novem

Russian Fleet Plans Joint Exercise with Venezuela

Neil Richard Leslie | September 08, 2008

Russia and Venezuela may stage joint naval exercises around Venezuelan territorial waters this November when four Russian warships arrive in the Caribbean, according to BBC reports.  Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez has welcomed news of the Russian fleet's proposed visit, dismissing US concerns about Ru

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