Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez thanked Russia for help in modernizing and equipping the national army. In the years 2005 - 07 Venezuela bought in Russia equipment for USD 4 billion. In the last year has purchased 72 tanks and missile systems With-300.
Sources:
http://en.rian.ru/world/20110818/165886309.html.
Sources:
http://en.rian.ru/world/20110818/165886309.html.