Chávez arrives in Moscow to buy arms
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| President Hugo Chávez meets his Russian counterpart Dimitri Medvedev upon his arrival in Moscow, amidst a visit intended to purchase weapons and strengthen ties with the Kremlin (Photo: Efe) |
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Chávez will use his meetings with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to enhance his image as a leading critic of the United States, which views the Venezuelan ruler as a fierce opponent
EL UNIVERSAL
Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez is signing arms and energy
deals during a visit to Moscow that started on Tuesday, in a
move likely to further strain the ties between Russia and the
United States.
Chávez will use his meetings with Russian President Dmitry
Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to enhance his image
as a leading critic of the United States, which views the Venezuelan
ruler as a fierce opponent.
"I have great hopes we will be able to continue building our
strategic alliance," Chávez said to a group of reporters
after landing in Moscow. "The deals will guarantee the sovereignty
of Venezuela which is being threatened by the United States,"
Chávez added.
"This is my first visit to President Medvedev," Chávez
said. "We are acquainted because very wise, personal diplomatic
efforts are under way," he added.
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