Russian mercenaries protect Maduro because he can't trust his own troops and the Russian government has provided military advisors and specialists to maintain the Maduro regime's defenses, including surface to air missile systems. Russia has also sent nuclear capable bombers to Venezuela in violation of the Venezuelan Constitution. to intimidate the United States and other countries in the region. In short, Russia is expanding its military presence in Venezuela to prop up a regime hostile to the United States and create a foothold in the Western Hemisphere. (13:39–13:46)
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Asserts that Russia sent nuclear-capable bombers to Venezuela, violating its constitution.
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