The majority of the armed forces want change in their country, but they live under the repressive forces of control, threats, intimidation and violence. 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. (13:24–13:29)
CLAIM
Asserts that Russian mercenaries protect Maduro due to distrust of his own troops.
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