AFP: Venezuela’s maverick President Hugo Chavez clinched a host of deals Friday to boost a burgeoning relationship with Russia, including an accord to build the first nuclear power plant in his country. As well as the accord for Russia to build and operate the key OPEC member’s first nuclear power station, Chavez’s ninth visit to Moscow saw big deals with Russia for the purchase of energy assets. The flamboyant leader launched one of his customary tirades against the West after his …