Pro-Kremlin state television Russia 1 reported that Russia would deploy "powerful weapons" and troops near the United States, while President Putin remained isolated on the international stage due to the invasion of Ukraine.

According to the quoted media, the President of Nicaragua Daniel Ortega has issued an order authorizing Russian troops to remain in the territory of the Central American country, which is located about 3400 km south of the US border.

Between Nicaragua and Texas are only Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Belize.

TV presenter Olga Skabeeva said it was "the most unpleasant icing on the United States' democratic cake" given that Ortega has allowed Russian troops, ships and planes to enter Nicaragua.

Putin threatening military aid to Ukraine

Russia's armed forces will arrive in the Central American country in the second half of 2022 for "humanitarian purposes."

As soon as American missile systems can reach Moscow from Ukrainian territory, it is time for Russia to deploy something powerful near the United States, Skabeeva added.

However, unlike Russia 1, TASS added that President Ortega had given residence permits not only to Russian troops, but also to troops from the United States, Venezuela, Honduras, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Mexico and El Salvador.

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