Those who think that Russian President Vladimir Putin only has eyes for Ukraine are fooling themselves. Thousands of miles away from the Russian invasion of its neighbors, the Kremlin is being a “good distant friend” to Latin America, a region of enormous importance, marked by ongoing tensions between Russia and [ … ]
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FAB Aircraft Arrives in Brasilia with 68 Brazilians and Foreigners Who Fled Ukraine
Two Brazilian Air Force (FAB, in Portuguese) aircraft — a KC-390 Millennium and a VC-99B Legacy — arrived today in Brasilia with 68 passengers who fled Ukraine. The Brazilian government’s Operation Repatriation ensured the safety of Brazilians and foreigners who were in that country and promoted humanitarian cooperation by transporting [ … ]
Iranian, Russian Interference in Latin America
Joseph M. Humire, an expert on transregional threats in the Americas and the executive director of national security think tank Center for a Secure Free Society (SFS), describes the prolonged presence of Iran in Venezuela as a “pattern of penetration.” This presence, according to Humire, established a modus operandi of [ … ]
Ukraine to Become Europe’s Largest Refugee Crisis this Century
Russian millionaires and the Ukrainian population are on the move. Not for the same reasons. At least four yachts owned by Russian billionaires have set a course to Montenegro or the Maldives, according to Marine Traffic data reviewed by CNBC. This is a result of the sanctions imposed on Russia by Western [ … ]
Risks of Russian Interference Ahead of Colombian Elections
As Russian forces intensify their wide-ranging attack on Ukraine, in Latin America, the Kremlin has been busy waging a different kind of assault on democracy — disinformation. Just days before Colombians head to the polls to elect their representatives in Congress and less than three months before the first round [ … ]
Venezuela to Expand Cooperation with Russia in the Military Sphere
“We have reviewed military cooperation plans and endorsed an area for strong military cooperation between Russia and Venezuela to defend peace, sovereignty, and territorial integrity; Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino has clear instructions on this matter. We will expand the program [of cooperation] with such military power as Russia,” Venezuela’s Nicolás [ … ]
The Russian Way of Meddling
During the Cold War, the Soviet Union developed methods of external interference in order to expand the Soviet plan on an ideological level. To achieve this goal, a large number of tools, collectively called “active measures,” were used. Today, in order not to have to resort directly to armed conflict, [ … ]
Russia Insists on Dismantling Democracy Worldwide
For more than 20 years, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), with 30 member states, has been working to build a partnership with Russia, developing dialogue, and practical cooperation in areas of common interest. Practical cooperation has been suspended since 2014, in response to Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea, Ukraine, [ … ]
Cyberattacks, a Russian Tool to Undermine the World’s Democratic States
Russia has shown itself to be an aggressive cyber actor, launching cyberattacks against democratic states, such as the United States, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom. On January 14, 2022, Ukraine accused Russian “cyber troops” of being behind the massive cyberattack against several of its government agencies, Voice of America reported. [ … ]
Cubans Reject Castro Regime’s Backing of Ukraine Invasion
As Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Cubans on the island condemned the Havana dictatorship’s support for Vladimir Putin. While democratic countries decried the brutal aggression of the Russian forces against the Ukrainians, Miguel Díaz-Canel has sided with the attacks, as have the Nicolás Maduro and the Daniel Ortega-Rosario [ … ]
White House Warns of Possible Russian Interference in Colombia’s Upcoming Elections
“In the world of disinformation there are efforts to propagate and spread stories that are not of Colombian origin, and this is especially true in the context of the elections that are coming up, and our desire is to have a free and fair election, a Colombian election for Colombians,” [ … ]
Russians Boots in Venezuela
Russia and the Venezuelan regime have pledged to bolster ties only days after Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov threatened to send troops to the South American country amid growing U.S.-Russia tensions over Ukraine. In a phone call, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro discussed key issues of [ … ]