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Nicaragua Backs Russia's Annexation, Strengthens Military Alliance

8/1/2025

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Nicaragua has thrown its weight behind Russia's annexation of four Ukrainian regions, reinforcing its role as a crucial ally of Moscow in Latin America. Under the leadership of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, the country embraces Russia's military ambitions, deepening military cooperation and intelligence sharing, and establishing itself as a strategic hub for authoritarian regimes in the area.

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Nicaragua has thrown its weight behind Russia's annexation of four Ukrainian regions, reinforcing its role as a crucial ally of Moscow in Latin America. Under the leadership of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, the country embraces Russia's military ambitions, deepening military cooperation and intelligence sharing, and establishing itself as a strategic hub for authoritarian regimes in the area.