RUSSIA WATCH

Now that Russia is back in the business of eating up smaller countries, it seems to be an appopriate time for Moscow to return to Caribbean region. A joint naval exercise between Russia and Venezuela has been announced marking the first major military operation near the United States since the Cold War. The Russian navy once again wants to be seen on the world stage. This marks the second strategic calculation by the Russians this week, right after banning the broadcast of "South Park" on Moscow television.