Nicaragua’s president approves Russian military presence in country

Nicaraguan President José Daniel Ortega has authorized the temporary presence of Russian military personnel for humanitarian purposes. Military from the USA, Mexico, Cuba, Venezuela, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and the Dominican Republic are also said to come to the country.

Nicaraguan President José Daniel Ortega has authorized the entry of Russian troops, ships and planes for humanitarian purposes from the second half of 2022. This is reported by the El País news agency, citing the government newspaper La Gaceta. Literally it said:

“Personnel, ships and aircraft of the Russian Armed Forces can enter to participate in training and exercises, as well as humanitarian assistance, search and rescue operations in emergencies or natural disasters.”

The entry of military personnel, ships and planes from the USA as well as from Mexico, Cuba, Venezuela, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and the Dominican Republic was also permitted for the same purposes.

Earlier, Russian Ambassador to Nicaragua, Honduras and El Salvador Alexander Khokholikoff confirmed that Russian military specialists are openly and legally working in Nicaragua and that Russian ships and planes can call at Nicaraguan ports and airfields if necessary. The diplomat explained that the laws of the Central American country allowed the presence of military personnel and equipment from several countries, including Russia.

In mid-January, the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov answered the question of a possible stationing of Russian military infrastructure in other countries, in particular Cuba or Venezuela, in an interview with the television channel RTVi:

“I don’t want to confirm anything, but I won’t rule anything out either.”

Ryabkov stressed that Russia’s decision would depend on “the actions of American colleagues.” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, on the other hand, said that Russia was thinking about its security and was considering various scenarios with regard to a possible stationing of Russian armed forces in South America.

By NC ScoutPublished On: June 10, 2022Categories: Uncategorized1 Comment

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