"Supplies of Venezuelan fuel and lubricants, sent to our country through the lend-lease system, ensuring the operation of aviation and other military equipment, were crucial," the Russian leader said NOVO-OGARYOVO, March 14. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro to attend Victory Day celebrations on May 9 in Moscow during a videoconference. He also highlighted the contribution of Caracas to achieving a common Allied Victory in 1945. "I