Caracas, Oct 6 (TIWN) Russia and Venezuela have boosted military ties in an apparent sign of Moscow's continued support for the South American nation amid a political crisis.

The development took place during a meeting between visiting Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Efe news reported.

The Venezuelan leader thanked Russia for the military cooperation between the two countries, saying his nation had a solid defence grid to resist any outside aggression.