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As the Obama Administration attempts to “reset” U.S. relations with Russia, it is important to remember that several staunch U.S. allies in Central and Eastern Europe have much to lose if the United States rushes to engage the Kremlin without taking into account Russia’s treatment of its ...
Interfax: Cuba, Venezuela may host Russian bombers
Interfax: Cuba, Venezuela may host Russian bombers
news.yahoo.com — MOSCOW A Russian Air Force chief said Saturday that Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has offered an island... as a temporary base for strategic Russian bombers, the Interfax news agency reported. The chief of staff of Russia 's long range aviation, Maj. ... (more) Interfax: Cuba, Venezuela may host Russian bombers
BBC NEWS | Europe | Russia announces rearmament plan
BBC NEWS | Europe | Russia announces rearmament plan
news.bbc.co.uk — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said Moscow will begin a comprehensive military rearmament from 2011. Mr Medvedev... said the primary task would be to "increase the combat readiness of [Russia's] forces, first of all our strategic nuclear forces". ... (more) BBC NEWS | Europe | Russia announces rearmament plan
Russia weighs Cuba, Venezuela bases: report
breitbart.com — Russia could use bases for its strategic bombers on the doorstep of the United States in Cuba... and Venezuela to underpin long-distance patrols in the region, a senior air force officer said Saturday. "This is possible in Cuba," General Anatoly ... (more) Russia weighs Cuba, Venezuela bases: report
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