politics
May 10, 2026
Laureano Ortega reaffirms alliance with Russia and supports Moscow's narrative on Ukraine
Laureano Ortega, son of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, expressed on May 9 the Sandinista regime's support for Russia during an official event in Managua for Victory Day. The official defended the Kremlin's narrative on the war in Ukraine, supported military cooperation with Moscow, and assured that Nicaragua is working with Russia on the construction of a "new world order".
TL;DR
- Laureano Ortega expressed Nicaragua's solidarity with Russia on Victory Day.
- He supported the Kremlin's narrative regarding the war in Ukraine, calling it a fight against fascism.
- Nicaragua is collaborating with Russia to build a "new world order" based on multipolarity.
- The regime highlighted cooperation programs benefiting Nicaraguan development and security.
- Opposition sectors criticize the alliance, citing concerns about increased repression and geopolitical risks.
- Russia's ambassador identified Nicaragua as a close ally in the region.