November 5, 2017

MOSCOW — Russia should consider the restoration of its closed military presence in Cuba to protect the "interests of international security" amid "intensified US aggression," Viktor Bondarev said.

"I believe under the condition of increased tension in the world and frank intervention in the internal affairs of other countries — Russia's historical partners — our return to Latin America is not ruled out. Of course, this should be coordinated with the Cubans," the politician said adding that Russia's presence in Cuba before 2002 helped deter the US from encroaching into territories, which Moscow considers its sphere of interests.

"We should also think about our Navy's return to Vietnam with the permission of the [local] government," Bondarev said, adding Russia should take such steps only in case of escalation of US aggression.

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