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Russia sent two bombers with nuclear capability to Venezuela for joint military maneuvers between the two countries. According to the Venezuelan Ministry of Defense, these exercises will be used to "prepare the defense of the country if necessary". Over the weekend, the Chavez government once again raised the pitch against the United States, which it accuses of economic sabotage.
The two Tu-160 arrived at Maiquetía Airport, near Caracas, on Monday, March 10.
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after a journey of 10 thousand kilometers. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the aircraft made a "strictly" lawful international crossing and was escorted, at one time or another, by Norwegian fighters.
The aircraft, which was used in Russian military operations in Syria, was also accompanied by an An-124 cargo ship and an Il-62 pbadenger aircraft. The Tu-160 is capable of carrying nuclear and conventional missiles with a maximum range of 5,500 kilometers.
"We must tell the Venezuelan people and the world that we are cooperating (with Russia) in various fields and that we are also preparing for the defense of the country."
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