Chavez Postpones Joint Military Exercise With Russia


	Chavez Postpones Joint Military Exercise With Russia

merrie

9-7-2008 10:05 PM

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hugo chavez, strategic ally of moscow, military exercises, russian fleet

merrie says:

"Russia's naval fleet is welcome here," he said.

Venezuela has launched joint military operations with various nations.

The upcoming Venezuela-Russia operation will be the first of its kind in the Americas.

The Venezuelan Navy and Air Force will work with four Russian warships with some 1,000 soldiers aboard in the exercises in the Venezuelan territorial waters, according to earlier reports citing senior officials of the Venezuelan military.

Since Chavez took office, Venezuela has boosted its military cooperation with Russia.

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