Putin to Maduro’s aid? Kyiv makes big claim on Russian general in Venezuela as war with US looms

A controversial Russian general, Colonel General Oleg Leontievich Makarevich, is reportedly leading over 120 Russian troops in a long-standing advisory mission in Venezuela, according to Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov. Makarevich commands Russia’s “Equator Task Force” and oversees training of Venezuelan infantry, UAV, and special forces units as well as providing signals intelligence expertise. Watch for more details.

 
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