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Russia, Venezuela Launch Naval Exercises

Source: Voice of America

Caracas : Venezuela | about 1 year ago

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Russia and Venezuela have begun a series of joint naval operations in the southern Caribbean Sea aimed at evaluating their nations' skills in the fight against terrorism and drug trafficking. Military officials for both countries said the exercises, dubbed "VenRus 2008," will include navigation,...

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