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Russia's Putin and Venezuela's Maduro discuss energy ties
Source: Reuters
Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro, the Kremlin said on Friday.
The two leaders discussed bilateral relations including in the energy sector, the Kremlin said. Maduro later confirmed that the conversation took place.
"Today at midday I spoke with President Vladimir Putin because we continue to coordinate the defense of oil markets," Maduro said
Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/11/13/us-russia-venezuela-energy-idUSKCN0T228520151113#fGERRZVYs7TfveeB.97