Foreign Ministry Denies Plans for Military Base in Argentina

By RIA Novosti

March 28, 2014

The Foreign Ministry has dismissed reports of Russian plans to build a military base in Argentina as a "provocative lie."

"We were surprised to see reports circulating on the Internet alleging that Russia is planning to open a military base in Argentina," spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said in a statement published on the ministry's website on Wednesday.

"This provocative lie would not be worth our comments if not for the accompanying speculation on how Russia is going to develop relations with Argentina in the future," the statement said.

… we have a small favor to ask.

As you may have heard, The Moscow Times, an independent news source for over 30 years, has been unjustly branded as a "foreign agent" by the Russian government. This blatant attempt to silence our voice is a direct assault on the integrity of journalism and the values we hold dear.

We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. Our commitment to providing accurate and unbiased reporting on Russia remains unshaken. But we need your help to continue our critical mission.

Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just 2. It's quick to set up, and you can be confident that you're making a significant impact every month by supporting open, independent journalism. Thank you.

Continue