Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. Press TV
Russia Seeks Several Military Bases Abroad – Defense Minister -- RIA Novosti
MOSCOW, February 26 (RIA Novosti) – Russia is planning to expand its permanent military presence outside its borders by placing military bases in a number of foreign countries, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Wednesday.
Shoigu said the list includes Vietnam, Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, the Seychelles, Singapore and several other countries.
“The talks are under way, and we are close to signing the relevant documents,” Shoigu told reporters in Moscow.
The minister added that the negotiations cover not only military bases but also visits to ports in such countries on favorable conditions as well as the opening of refueling sites for Russian strategic bombers on patrol.
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Update: Russia to expand its worldwide military presence -- AP
My Comment: Let's see what Russia is doing now ... establishing an Arctic command. A Russian spy ship docking in Havana. Prolong the presence of a Russian military base in Tajikistan. Beefing up it's military presence in Kyrgyzstan. New aviation facilities for a Russian military base in Armenia. Russian - Egyptian military cooperation. Boosting defense spending. Violating arms control agreements. Military cooperation agreements with Cyprus, Vietnam, Venezuela, Nicaragua, etc...
Yup .... the U.S. - Russian reset is working just fine.
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