Ortega opens door for Putin in Central America: ‘Russian troops welcome here’ | Abroad

Nicaragua soldiers during a parade in the capital Managua. The Central American country invites Russian troops to its own territory.

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Managua – Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega has authorized Russia to station an unspecified number of military personnel, warplanes and ships in the Central American country. This gives the Russians a foothold in the American sphere of influence again. Previously, Russia had a military base in Cuba. It closed in 2002.