Submitted by christian on Thu, 04/20/2023 - 14:19
The roots of Russia-Nicaragua relations can be traced back to the Cold War era, when Nicaragua was under the socialist government of the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN), which came to power in 1979. The two governments signed an agreement to open diplomatic missions on October 18, 1979.
During this period, the Soviet Union provided significant economic and military aid to Nicaragua, including tanks, helicopters, and other military equipment. The Soviet Union also helped to train Nicaraguan military personnel and supplied oil and other essential resources.
