Voice of America reports  that Russia has cut a deal with Venezuela to sell the South American dictatorship 98 civilian Ilyushin passenger and cargo aircraft.  The arrangement was finalized by the Russian state arms exporter, Rosoboronexport, during the Moscow air show.  The exact amount of the contract is unknown, but it is estimated that it will put several billion dollars into Putin's coffers.  Russia had previously sold 24 Sukhoi jets and 53 helicopters to Chavez' regime under a contract that called for Venezuela to purchase $3 billion worth of helicopters, fighter jets, and armaments.(Read Full Post)