Accessibility links

Breaking News

Russia And Venezuela Sign Nuke Energy Deal


Russia has agreed to help Venezuela develop a nuclear energy program for peaceful purposes.

This was one of several accords signed by the two countries during a visit by Dmitry Medvedev, the first ever by a Russian head of state to Venezuela. Apart from the nuclear deal, the accords covers oil projects, and industrial cooperation.

Medvedev arrived from Brazil, where he announced an upcoming summit with Brazil, India, and China to create new rules for the global economy.

compiled from agency reports

RFE/RL has been declared an "undesirable organization" by the Russian government.

If you are in Russia or the Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine and hold a Russian passport or are a stateless person residing permanently in Russia or the Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine, please note that you could face fines or imprisonment for sharing, liking, commenting on, or saving our content, or for contacting us.

To find out more, click here.

XS
SM
MD
LG