Venezuela is a key ally for Russia in Latin América, Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov said while visiting the South American country on Wednesday, adding that the two countries will look to deepen bilateral ties.
By Reuters – Vivian Sequera
Feb 16, 2022
Borisov’s visit to Venezuela’s capital Caracas follows visits by senior Latin American leaders – including Argentina’s President Alberto Fernandez and Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro – to Moscow, where they met Russian President Vladimir Putin, leading analysts to suggest Russia is courting the region amid tensions in Ukraine.
“We are going to increase all training and cooperation plans,” Maduro said in a broadcast on state television, adding that Venezuela supported Moscow in dispelling threats from NATO.
Following a meeting with Venezuelan Oil Minister Tareck El Aissami earlier on Wednesday, the senior Russian leader described Venezuela as a major partner in the region.
Borisov will travel to Nicaragua and Cuba after leaving Caracas, according to Venezuela’s state television.
Russian military support of Venezuela has sparked concern in neighbor and key U.S. ally Colombia.
Following a meeting with Russia’s ambassador to Colombia, Nikolay Tavdumadze, last week, Colombian Vice President and Foreign Minister Marta Lucia Ramírez said Russia had promised such assistance would never be used to attack Colombia.
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