International sanctions imposed against Russia after its invasion of Ukraine have significantly restricted its geopolitical presence in Latin America. According to the Ukrainian Foreign Intelligence Service, the 'Primakov Doctrine', which aimed to expand cooperation with countries in the region, is now primarily being realized through symbolic diplomatic gestures.
'The main partners remain Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela - states with historical ties to the USSR'
Representatives of the Foreign Intelligence Service claim that the sanctions policy has also led to a decrease in military-technical cooperation. Russia no longer supplies Soviet-style weapons to the region due to the depletion of its stockpiles in the war in Ukraine.
'Instead, a number of Latin American countries are considering the possibility of modernizing or completely replacing outdated systems in collaboration with the United States'
Experts believe that against the backdrop of Russia's weakened position, Iran and China have begun to intensify their activities in Latin America. Iran is increasing the volume of arms supplies, while China is expanding scientific-military cooperation, strengthening its strategic ties with countries in the region.
After the imposition of international sanctions against Russia in connection with its invasion of Ukraine, its presence in Latin America has significantly decreased. There is also an observable increase in the activity of Iran and China in the region, which have started to strengthen their activities and consolidate their positions.