Former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez was a brilliant leader for all Latin America and friendly Russian, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
"We remember our friend Hugo Chavez very well, he was a brilliant leader not only for your country, but for entire Latin America. He was, of course, our friend.
You now continue his work, and we wish you all the best. We will have the opportunity to talk about all the areas I have just outlined. Welcome, Mr. President, "Putin said at a meeting with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Maduro arrived in Moscow on May 7.
