The Network discusses the possibility of Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela joining the CSTO

January 24 2022 7

According to a number of online sources, due to the serious aggravation of the situation on the Russian-Ukrainian border and the activity of NATO, Russia may initiate the expansion of the CSTO at the expense of a number of Latin American states. In particular, the telegram channel Madame Secretary writes about this, the authors of which claim expert opinion.

According to them, the entry into the CSTO of Venezuela was recently discussed in a telephone conversation between Vladimir Putin and Nicolas Madura. In addition, the Russian president held telephone conversations with Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, during which this topic could also be raised.

It is noteworthy that earlier US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken spoke about the right of Ukraine and other post-Soviet states to join NATO. But this can also be true for countries that wish to join the CSTO. And why can't Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela be such countries?

According to experts, the deployment of Russian weapons in South America will seriously change the balance of power in the region and in the world, blocking the geopolitical goals of the United States and creating a threat to Washington from the south. Meanwhile, the effectiveness of the CSTO was recently proven by the operational actions of the organization's forces in Kazakhstan, and the whole world has become a witness to its peacekeeping capabilities.

At the same time, analysts do not rule out several stages of expansion of the CSTO. Thus, following the countries of Latin America, Serbia and Egypt can join this alliance, and then the DPR and LPR, recognized as independent states.

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Bulanov

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24 January 2022 09: 43

Of course, it can join the CSTO, but China's support is needed. Even unspoken. That's about it and will be discussed in Beijing at the Olympic Games.
Half a hundred second

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24 January 2022 10: 15

According to experts, the deployment of Russian weapons in South America will seriously change the balance of power in the region and in the world.

and this is necessary for Cuba, Venezuela and others (I don’t speak for the LDNR yet, they must first be recognized)? Them then what about this margin?
Cuba has a pro-American course, and it is simply unprofitable for them to complicate relations with the United States. Venezuela, yes, with the Yankees in a quarrel, but not so much as to poke a wand at the hegemon and make himself unnecessary trouble. Egypt - it generally receives a good deal of American military assistance (for free!), and Cairo is very important for the "national security interests" of the United States, since it controls the Suez Canal - and they will not let it off the hook so easily.

And with what and how "in which case" is Russia going to defend the same Cuba and Venezuela? Between us is an ocean in which NATO fleets are in charge. During the Caribbean crisis, the Yankees showed how to quickly and effectively establish a naval blockade. Serbia is also surrounded by NATO countries. Russia also has no forces in the BV and in Africa - to protect its own contingent in Syria.

How can Venezuela help? Ten Marines? She and Nicaragua are impoverished countries (although the former has large oil reserves). Venezuela cannot even vote in the UN for non-payment of the membership fee. Will Russia keep a couple more freeloaders who, in fact, can give nothing?

If you first pull up China, with its fleet and money, then it's possible. But will China need it? China itself wants to become a leader, its secondary roles will not suit. And Beijing itself has enough problems, right under its nose.

If you look at things realistically, and not through multi-colored lenses, so far this is just chatter to raise a patriotic mood.
1. 123
  
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  24 January 2022 17: 23
  
  and this is necessary for Cuba, Venezuela and others (I don’t speak for the LDNR yet, they must first be recognized)? Them then what about this margin?
  Cuba has a pro-American course, and it is simply unprofitable for them to complicate relations with the United States. Venezuela, yes, with the Yankees in a quarrel, but not so much as to poke a wand at the hegemon and make himself unnecessary trouble. Egypt - it generally receives a good deal of American military assistance (for free!), and Cairo is very important for the "national security interests" of the United States, since it controls the Suez Canal - and they will not let it off the hook so easily.
  
  I won’t say about the LDNR, they are probably more promising for Russia and I’m not sure for Cuba, but Venezuela is easy. They don’t live calmly at all, gentlemen on boats land in whole detachments, and just look the landing will fall. In addition, there is oil there and some people need it. I also doubt the control of the Suez Canal by the Americans. And the current leadership of Egypt has not forgotten what happened to Mubarek, who, how and why came to replace him. But they are probably more interested in the economic alternative, and they are firmly tied to all sorts of Saudis.
  
  And with what and how "in which case" is Russia going to defend the same Cuba and Venezuela? Between us is an ocean in which NATO fleets are in charge. During the Caribbean crisis, the Yankees showed how to quickly and effectively establish a naval blockade. Serbia is also surrounded by NATO countries. Russia also has no forces in the BV and in Africa - to protect its own contingent in Syria.
  
  Stupidly they will not let anyone in there? And accompanied by ships of the Navy, too? "NATO Fleet" off the coast of Venezuela is probably fantastic, the maximum of the Britons will be symbolically noted. It is hard to imagine how, after Australia and submarines, Macron sends the fleet there, except perhaps the Poles
  In addition, there are options for asymmetric responses, for example, helping the Chinese organize a naval blockade of Taiwan. It's not all that hopeless in my opinion. But Serbia is probably not torn in the CSTO.
  
  How can Venezuela help? Ten Marines? She and Nicaragua are impoverished countries (although the former has large oil reserves). Venezuela cannot even vote in the UN for non-payment of the membership fee. Will Russia keep a couple more freeloaders who, in fact, can give nothing?
  
  What kind of help do you expect from them? Just need a base. Besides, why is Montenegro or Estonia more useful for NATO?
  
  If you look at things realistically, and not through multi-colored lenses, so far this is just chatter to raise a patriotic mood.
  
  This is probably not entirely true. The Americans now do not need extra military spending; from a political point of view, this is very unpleasant. The President who allowed the appearance of the Russian base at hand will go down in history So for political bargaining it is quite an acceptable option.
2. gunnerminer
  
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  24 January 2022 21: 00
  
  If you first pull up China, with its fleet and money, then it's possible.
  
  You are right. The PLA will lay down the bones for Russian interests.
Nicolas

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24 January 2022 10: 41

I think that if they accept Serbia, they would feel uncomfortable. And Serbia is a real option.
1. Bulanov
  
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  25 January 2022 09: 29
  
  To accept Serbia, Montenegro must first be excommunicated from NATO. To have a marine approach.
Denis radish

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26 January 2022 16: 10

for the debt that we wrote off to Cuba, you could easily buy territory for a military base in this very Cuba.