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War, War, War See other War, War, War Articles Title: VLAD’S NUKE ISLAND Russia is setting up a military base on Caribbean island to host NUCLEAR BOMBERS Russia is setting up a military base on Caribbean island to host NUCLEAR BOMBERS VLAD’S NUKE ISLAND Russia is setting up a military base on Caribbean island to host NUCLEAR BOMBERS Venezuela’s socialist president Nicolas Maduro did not object to the proposals to host Russian nuclear bombers By Gerard du Cann 26th December 2018, 10:58 pm Updated: 27th December 2018, 2:06 am RUSSIA has sent supersonic bombers capable of carrying nuclear missiles to one of Venezuela’s islands in the Caribbean Sea, according to reports. This follows news earlier in the month that the former-Soviet state was planning to set up its first military base in the Caribbean after striking a deal with cash-strapped Venezuela. Venezuelan Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino is pictured after the arrival of two Russian Tupolev Tu-160 strategic long-range heavy supersonic bomber aircrafts Venezuelan Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino is pictured after the arrival of two Russian Tupolev Tu-160 strategic long-range heavy supersonic bomber aircrafts Venezuela’s socialist president Nicolas Maduro did not object to the proposals, according to Russian newspaper Nezavisimaya Gazeta. The deployment will represent the one of the largest postings of the Russian military in the region since the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. Under Venezuelan law, military bases cannot be established by foreign nations in the country, but a temporary deployment of warplanes is possible. Maduro and his left-wing administration has an acrimonious relationship with Washington. A Russian Tu-160 heavy strategic bomber is seen after landing in Maiquetia, Venezuela Russian President Vladimir Putin Russian military expert Colonel Shamil Gareyev said establishing a long-term presence in Venezuela was an economically sensible decision if more joint exercises are to take place. "Our strategic bombers will not only not have to return to Russia every time, but also won't perform aerial refueling while on a patrol mission in the Americas,” he added. Russian military Colonel Eduard Rodyukov said the move was in response to US president Donald Trump’s threat to scrap nuclear treaties. Play Video Russian Tu-160 bombers fly during a joint Kazakh-Russian military exercise at Otar military range The plane can fly over 7,500 miles without refuelling The US recently gave Russia 60 days to comply with a treaty banning the development of intermediate range nuclear missiles or the agreement would be scrapped altogether. US officials accused Russia of developing missiles in violation of the treaty, a charge Russia has strongly denied. The supersonic bombers – nicknamed White Swans – are capable of carrying short-range nuclear missiles. The planes can fly over 7,500 miles without refuelling. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blasted the move on Twitter: “Russia’s government has sent bombers halfway around the world to Venezuela. “The Russian and Venezuelan people should see this for what it is: two corrupt governments squandering public funds, and squelching liberty and freedom while their people suffer.” Poster Comment: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blasted the move on Twitter: “Russia’s government has sent bombers halfway around the world to Venezuela. “The Russian and Venezuelan people should see this for what it is: two corrupt governments squandering public funds, and squelching liberty and freedom while their people suffer.” Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/Latest
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Pompeo's comments are the real laugher. Note: Colombia is NATO now and Brazil might as well be. World War is shaping up quickly. |
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