Published Date:
26 November 2008
A FLOTILLA of Russian warships arrived in Venezuela yesterday to conduct joint naval exercises, another step in president Hugo Chavez's effort to strengthen an alliance with Moscow.
Russia is seeking to boost its influence in the western hemisphere, taking advantage of anti-Washington sentiment in Latin America.
The full article contains 52 words and appears in The Scotsman newspaper.
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Last Updated:
25 November 2008 10:09 PM
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Source:
The Scotsman
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Location:
Edinburgh
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Related Topics:
Venezuela
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Russia