Russian President meets Chavez (10 images)

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (L) greets Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez after their meeting in Orenburg, Russia on September 26, 2008. Medvedev and Chavez agreed to draft an energy pact on Friday. (UPI Photo/Anatoli Zhdanov)

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (R) and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez applaud after their meeting in Orenburg, Russia on September 26, 2008. Medvedev and Chavez agreed to draft an energy pact on Friday. (UPI Photo/Anatoli Zhdanov)

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez waves during a meeting with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in Orenburg, Russia on September 26, 2008. Medvedev and Chavez agreed to draft an energy pact on Friday. (UPI Photo/Anatoli Zhdanov)

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (L) welcomes Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez before their meeting in Orenburg, Russia on September 26, 2008. Medvedev and Chavez agreed to draft an energy pact on Friday. (UPI Photo/Anatoli Zhdanov)