Open Thread

September 14th, 2009 10:04 AM

For general discussion and debate. Possible talking point: Russia arming Venezuela!

Russia has agreed to lend Venezuela over $2bn (£1.2bn) to buy weapons, President Hugo Chavez has said. The credit will be used to purchase nearly 100 tanks and a series of anti-aircraft rocket systems from Russia. In his weekly TV address, Mr Chavez said the weapons were intended to boost Venezuela's defensive capacity.  

How will the current White House respond?