Russian warships to help Chavez's anti-U.S. drive

[phantom power]

CARACAS (Reuters) - Russian warships will sail into the Caribbean later this year, helping Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to fend off perceived U.S. aggression and weaken Washington's influence in its traditional backyard.

Evoking Cold War memories, Russia said this week it would send the missile-laden, nuclear-powered cruiser Peter the Great and other hi-tech ships for joint naval exercises with Venezuela scheduled for November.

The manoeuvres show a resurgent Russia flexing its military muscle at a time of diplomatic tension with the United States after the Georgia war and over Washington's plans for a missile defence shield hosted by several former Soviet states.

http://uk.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUKADD24273420080912

[IDemo]

1. Flash forward: President Palin to exercise Monroe Doctrine

if she can figure out with respect to what, Charlie..

[Joe Chi Minh]

2. ... the "Marilyn" type.