Sputnik: German Media Suggests Venezuela Might Become Russia's 'New Cuba in US Backyard'
The arrival of Russian Tu-160 strategic bombers to Venezuela has spurred negative reactions from some US officials, although the planes didn't carry nuclear armaments and had already visited the country in the past.
German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine has alleged that the disturbance in US government circles, which was incited by the visit of Russian Tu-160s to Venezuela, is caused by the fact that while the US grip on the region weakens, especially on Venezuela itself, Russia is continuing to cement its positions in the Latin American country. The newspaper even suggested that Venezuela might become a "new Cuba in the US backyard" for Russia.
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Update #1: Moscow To Set Up Military Base In Caribbean (Tsarizm)
Update #2: Will Russia Save Venezuela? Militaries Fly Together South of U.S. After Presidents Have Their ‘Most Useful Meeting’ Ever (Newsweek)
WNU Editor: The only value of having a Russian military base in Venezuela is if you want to annoy the U.S.. Otherwise .... I do not see what is the strategic benefit of having such a relationship with the Venezuelan government. But Venezuela owes Russia billions .... abd I can understand why Caracas is eager to make such a deal in the hope that this will pay-off some of their debt, as well as getting additional help. Personally .... I hope the Kremlin does not buy into this.
