Russia acknowledged Thursday that it has military personnel in Venezuela, which is facing political turmoil and a humanitarian crisis, saying the deployment is legal and does not alter the delicate balance of power in the region.
CNN: Russia confirms its military personnel are in Venezuela
Handout picture released by the Venezuelan Presidency showing Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro (C) speaking next to Venezuelan Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino (R) and Venezuelan Vice-President Delcy Rodriguez (L) during the closing ceremony and balance of military exercices in Caracas, on Feb. 15, 2019. -
