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Russian warships arriving in Venezuela, Chavez says

Source: Yedioth Ahronoth

Moscow : Russia | about 1 year ago

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A fleet of Russian warships were arriving in Venezuela on Tuesday to conduct joint naval exercises off the Caribbean nation, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said. The exercises, which are being closely watched by the United States, coincide with the visit of Russia's President

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