Russia and Cuba rekindle old ties.

The presidents of Russia and Cuba signed a strategic partnership and several other documents aiming to rekindle an alliance that collapsed after the Cold War. This partnership will seek to expand cooperation in agriculture, manufacturing, science and tourism. This is part of a larger Russian push into Latin America to secure new markets. Russian officials promised the delivery of 25,000 tons of grain and a 20 million loan for the development of Cuba's construction, energy and agricultural sectors. However both leaders had avoid getting into details concerning a military alliance. Like Venezuela, Cuba had Russian military visitors lately, neither Medvedev or Castro speak publicly about matters concerning military cooperation. Since the start of Obama presidency anti-American sentiments have tone down considerably therefore critics think this sentiment is not the reason for renewing ties. Nevertheless the effects of the Global Economic Crisis have forced Russia to scale back it's plans in Latin America. Cuba has also been acting cautiously toward the agreements given to Moscow abandonment of the country in the 1990's leaving it impoverished and isolated. While the recent visit of Cuban President Raul Castro to Moscow does not carry the ideology weight evident at the peak of the Cold War vestiges of those day still remain.