Bolivien

[Schneemann]

Bolivian leader to push closer ties with Russia

LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) -- President Evo Morales says he regrets not deepening Bolivia's ties to Russia years ago.

A week after kicking out the U.S. ambassador, Morales says his administration "lost 2 ½ years in not strengthening relations with Russia" and will now "use its time wisely" to build better ties. [...] Morales says Bolivia plans to seek Russian aid in energy, agriculture and defense.

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