Reports indicate Maduro may request military equipment from Russia

The Washington Post reported that while the US increases its military presence in the Caribbean Sea, authorities in Venezuela may request military equipment from Russia, China, and Iran, according to internal US government documents. These documents mention that President Nicolas Maduro is requesting radars for defense, aircraft parts, and potentially, missiles. In mid-October, Caracas requested assistance from Russia in repairing previously purchased fighter jets, radars, and potentially missiles as speculated in Washington.