What Nicaragua Gains From Russia’s Embrace
A new agreement with Moscow signals that the Ortega-Murillo regime will continue to tighten its grip in Managua, an expert writes.
Days ago, Russia’s Federation Council ratified a military cooperation agreement with Nicaragua, formalizing a wide-ranging security framework initially signed in Moscow in September. The accord considerably expands military cooperation through joint training and intelligence exchanges between the two countries, extending Nicaragua a possible lifeline at a time when its ideological allies Cuba and Venezuela are under huge pressure from the United States. For Moscow and embattled President Vladimir Putin, it signals continued geopolitical reach in the Western Hemisphere. For Nicaragua’s...
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