Russian Army general, Dragovaloskiy, Apure’s governor, Carrizales, Venezuela’s Defense Minister Padrino Lopez and Revolutionary Forces of Cuba General, Quintas, look at a model, during a military exercise in the state of Apure

(L-R) Russian Army general, Alexandre Dragovaloskiy, governor of the state of Apure, Ramon Carrizales, Venezuela’s Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez and second Deputy Minister of the Revolutionary Forces of Cuba, General Joaquin Quintas, look at a model, during the “Escudo Soberano 2015” (Sovereign Shield 2015) military exercise in San Carlos del Meta in the state of Apure April 15, 2015. REUTERS/Marco Bello