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Chavez and Putin discuss Multipolar world

Posted by smeddum on September 27, 2008

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Chávez says U.S. economy “a sinking ship”

Posted by smeddum on September 26, 2008

Chávez says U.S. economy “a sinking ship”
Venezuela President Hugo Chávez, speaking in China moments before flying on to Russia as part of a five-nation tour, on Thursday described the U.S. economy as “a sinking ship” in the final throes of capitalism but pledged that he would not cut off oil exports to the U.S. unless his nation were attacked.

By McClatchy Newspapers and The Associated Press (Seattle Times)

Venezuela’s President Hugo Chávez
BEIJING — Venezuela President Hugo Chávez, speaking in China moments before flying on to Russia as part of a five-nation tour, on Thursday described the U.S. economy as “a sinking ship” in the final throes of capitalism but pledged that he would not cut off oil exports to the U.S. unless his nation were attacked. Read the rest of this entry »

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Chavez: Russian jets can repel attack on Venezuela

Posted by seumasach on August 4, 2008

 

Venezuela’s Chavez says he’s beefing up military with Russian jets to resist US attack

Wiredispatch

3rd August, 2008

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says 24 Sukhoi fighter jets have been delivered to Venezuela — and are ready to defend his country from “imperialist” aggressions.

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Hugo Chavez’s visit to Russia triggers wave of Western criticism

Posted by seumasach on July 21, 2008

“The Venezuelan president urged members of the recent PetroCaribe summit to set up IMF-independent financial institutions with such countries as Russia, Belarus, China, India and Iran.”

To begin with, Chavez just kept going back for more and more Kalashnikovs: now he’s flirting with the idea of a completely new financial architecture for the world.

Pravda

21st July, 2008

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez arrives in Moscow with an official visit. The Venezuelans leader is going to discuss issues of arms shipments, the energy market cooperation, as well as questions regarding the establishment of a Russian-Venezuelan bank.

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