ON THE NET...
http://littlegreenfootballs.com/weblog/?entry=15939_Is_Venezuela_Going_Nuclear&only
(May 22, 2005)
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May 24, 2005
http://www.washingtontimes.com/world/20050523-103116-5028r.htm
"U.S. skeptical of arms deal with Russians"
By Carmen Gentile
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
ARTICLE SNIPPET: "RIO DE JANEIRO -- U.S. officials in Venezuela say they have had some of their "questions and confusion" about Venezuela's recent arms purchase answered, though doubts remain about the intended use of 100,000 Russian assault rifles.
Venezuela announced it had formalized with Russia a deal whereby Venezuela will purchase the rifles, ammunition and other light weaponry at a cost of $54 million.
The principal weapon in the cache, the AK-103, will be delivered to Venezuela in three shipments beginning in October and ending in February.
Venezuela also has brokered deals to buy Russian helicopters and MiG fighters."