In Venezuela arrived mercenaries “PMC Wagner” for the protection of Maduro media
KIEV. 25 Jan. UNN. In Venezuela there arrived fighters of private military companies (PMCs) “the Wagner group” to strengthen security for President Nicolas Maduro due to the unstable political situation in the country. It is reported by UNN with reference to Reuters.
“The head of Committee of all-Russian officers’ Assembly Evgeny Shabaev said that he heard that the number of Russian contractors in Venezuela may be about 400. In his opinion the mission of mercenaries to protect Maduro from attempts of the opposition to detain him”, – stated in the message.
However, other sources indicate a smaller number of mercenaries. Also, in recent weeks in Venezuela have landed several planes of the Russian government, however, there is no evidence that they are associated with the Russian mercenaries.
“A third source close to the Russian contractors also said that in Venezuela there with their troops, but could not say when they arrived or what their role”, – stated in the message.
The publication sent a request to the Ministry of defense of Russia and the Ministry of information of Venezuela about the arrival of the mercenary PMC, but received no response. Also, the press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov said that has this information.
We will remind, the President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro confirmed that communicated with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. He said that Russia will send Venezuela more grain there will be more investment, including in the oil and gas industry. Will cooperation in the field of satellite technology will be military cooperation.
As reported UNN, on January 23 the speaker of the opposition-controlled Parliament of Venezuela Juan Guido declared himself acting President. The Parliament has recognized Nicolas Maduro usurper. Guido supported the United States.
In response, Maduro said that his country breaks off diplomatic relations with the United States and American diplomats have 72 hours to leave. In the United States denied Venezuela cut off diplomatic relations.