Russia is prepared to respond to Venezuela's requests for assistance, while urging against any escalation of tension in the region, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has appealed to Moscow for military support, including repairs to Russian-made Sukhoi fighter jets, upgrades to radar systems, and the delivery of missile systems.
The request was made in response to what Caracas views as growing threats from Washington, which has built up a large military presence in the Caribbean in recent months.
