Nicaragua-Russia Military Pact Ratified by Moscow (defence24.com)

• Russian State Duma ratifies military cooperation agreement with Nicaragua.
• Nicaraguan opposition warns the deal could lead to a permanent Russian military base.
• The agreement deepens ties between Moscow and Managua amid heightened geopolitical tensions.

"The Russian parliament has ratified a military cooperation agreement with Nicaragua, prompting opposition warnings of a potential permanent Russian military base in the country."