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Venezuela to build strong air defenses with Russian aid

"We have decided to build a strong air defense network...And we have to thank the Russian government, which approved a $2.2 billion loan for arms spending"
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20:54 10/09/2009
Russia and Venezuela signed on Thursday a package of deals, including one to develop the Latin American country's Orinoco oil belt, with estimated reserves of 235 billion barrels of heavy oil.
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18:46 10/09/2009
Russia is ready to supply Venezuela with tanks and other types of military equipment.
Georgia slams Venezuela's recognition of Abkhazia, South Ossetia
18:37 10/09/2009
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16:43 10/09/2009
Russia and Venezuela signed on Thursday a package of deals, including one to develop the Latin American country's Orinoco oil belt, with estimated reserves of 235 billion barrels of heavy oil.
Venezuela recognizes S.Ossetia, Abkhazia
15:08 10/09/2009
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said on Thursday his country recognizes Georgia's two former breakaway republics as independent states.

Venezuela's Chavez to meet Russian president, PM in Moscow
02:18 10/09/2009
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is set to meet with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Thursday and Friday in Moscow.
Moscow could give Venezuela arms loan - Kremlin aide
17:04 09/09/2009
Russia could give Venezuela a loan for a new arms contract, a senior Kremlin official said on Wednesday.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in Russia
16:47 09/09/2009
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Venezuela to sign deal for 100 Russian tanks - source
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Russia and Venezuela are expected to sign a contract on the delivery of at least 100 main battle tanks worth about $500 million to the Latin American country, a Russian defense industry source said on Wednesday.
Chavez to discuss energy, military ties in Russia
20:34 08/09/2009
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will be in Russia on Thursday and Friday as part of his 11-day world tour, the Kremlin said. 
Chavez to visit Russia Sept. 9-10 for energy, military coop. talks
15:45 08/09/2009
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will visit Russia on Thursday and Friday as part of his 11-day world tour.
Venezuela's Chavez wants Turkmenistan to join gas cartel
13:04 07/09/2009
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez suggested on Monday that the gas-rich Central Asian republic of Turkmenistan join a gas cartel.
Venezuela ready to supply Iran with gasoline - agency
03:06 07/09/2009
Venezuelan authorities announced its readiness to supply Iran with 20,000 barrels of gasoline per day
Venezuela's Chavez arrives in Turkmenistan
23:50 06/09/2009
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez arrived on Sunday in Turkmenistan's capital Ashgabat on a first official two-day visit
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Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez starts on Monday an 11-day foreign trip that will take him to Russia, Belarus, Syria, Algeria, Libya and Iran.
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Hugo Chavez sets off on 11-day foreign trip
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has started an 11-day foreign trip that will take him to Russia, Belarus, Syria, Algeria, Libya and Iran.
"The purpose of the trip is to strengthen political, energy and military ties with these countries", Chavez said at a news conference earlier.









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