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Russia delivers Pantsir-S1 and Buk-M2E air defense systems to Venezuela

"Breaking: Russia delivers Pantsir-S1 and Buk-M2E air defense systems to Venezuela, enhancing military capabilities amid rising U.S. tensions. Discover the implications."

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Russia delivers Pantsir-S1 and Buk-M2E air defense systems to Venezuela
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Russian State Duma Defense Committee Deputy Chairperson Alexei Zhuravlyov announced that Russia has "recently delivered" an unspecified number of Pantsir-S1 and Buk-M2E air defense systems to Venezuela. The delivery is intended to enhance Venezuela"s defense capabilities against potential threats from the United States.

This development follows previous reports indicating that Russia sees no obstacles to supplying additional military equipment, including Kalibr missiles, to Venezuela. The ongoing military cooperation between Russia and Venezuela has raised concerns in the region, particularly regarding U.S. interests.

As the geopolitical landscape evolves, the implications of these military deliveries remain a topic of discussion among international observers. The situation continues to develop, with various nations monitoring the actions of both Russia and Venezuela closely.