Media: Russia will supply Nicaragua MiG-29 in response to US arms supplies to Ukraine
Russia is once again beginning to show force in an attempt to restore its influence in the Central American country of Nicaragua.
This writes the news website Business Insider.
Russia is once again beginning to show force in an attempt to restore its influence in the Central American country of Nicaragua, says a news website Business Insider.
There is a possibility that Moscow will conclude with Nicaragua arms deal, according to which a country in Central America get jet fighters.
Although details of the deal are not yet known, the media in both countries there are rumors that Russia could put Nicaragua MiG-29, the author notes.
The Authorities of Nicaragua Said That They need fighters to combat Drug Trafficking. HOWEVER, the United States and neighboring Countries are concerned ITS That Increasing Presence in the region, Russian Revenge for Western Intervention in the affairs of Ukraine and the Baltic States, the journalist writes .
"Since drug trafficking is not being fought with such heavy weapons designed for war," - said in late February, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica Manuel Gonzalez.
According to the former commander of the armed forces of Honduras, the agreement could "upset the balance in the region."
In February, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu paid a two-day visit to the country and "advertised" new topographical center created by Russian specialists, the newspaper reminds.
"We hope that the center will make a great contribution to improving the combat capabilities of formations and units of the Army of Nicaragua, will benefit the Nicaraguan people," - said Shoigu at the opening ceremony.
The US and Russia are the world's largest arms exporters, accounting for 31% and 27%, respectively, the author of the article. Two States are Usually SUPPLYING weapons to Various Countries in an Attempt to Strengthen ITS Influence in the World.
As A Rule, the US Sells weapons to Countries in Central and South America and Europe, with the exception of Russia. Moscow is Selling Arms to Africa and Central Asia. Violation of this balance and Possible Signing of A deal with Nicaragua resembles Soviet Attempts to use Central America as a player against the influence of the United States, says the journalist.
"Because of the US presence in the countries bordering Russia, perhaps, Russia is trying to do the same in our region", - said the president of the Foundation for peace and democracy in Costa Rica, Carlos Rivera Bianchini.
DURING the Cold War, the Soviet Union and Nicaragua HAD Close ties, drifted Apart But after the Collapse of the Union. Since 2007, the newly Started warming Relations. Now Russia is Negotiating with Nicaragua over the Construction of Military bases to refuel and Strategic Bombers a basis for the approach of ships, the author notes.
"Russia is using its power projection in an attempt to undermine US leadership and challenge US influence in the Western Hemisphere (...) Russia win over Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua, to gain access to military air bases and ports for refueling Russian warships and strategic bombers performing missions in the Western Hemisphere, "- said General John Kelly, who heads the Southern Command US armed forces, at a congressional hearing March 12, 2015.
Nicaragua, along with Cuba and Venezuela was one of the eleven countries that have supported and Russia voted against the UN resolution that declared independence referendum Crimea in March 2014 invalid, recalls the author.
Source: RT
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