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Flotilla Russian Navy which includes modern frigate And nuclear submarine arrived this Wednesday morning Havana Cuba, as part of a planned visit that raised high hopes for his

Flotilla Russian Navy which includes modern frigate And nuclear submarine arrived this Wednesday morning Havana Cuba, as part of a planned visit that raised high hopes for his geopolitical significance.

The oil tanker of the Pashin fleet, leading the flotilla, at 07:47 local time began to pass through the narrow entrance to the bay of the Cuban capital, opposite La old Havanain light rain and with Cuban technical support.

According to the Cuban government, the logistics vessel is escorting a frigate. Gorshkovnuclear submarine Kazan and rescue tug Nikolay Chikerwho are planning to stay in Havana until June 17.

Photo: Reuters

He US Department of Defensewho claimed to have been following the movements of the flotilla for several days, said EFE What does not perceive this Russian movement as a threat.

However, several American warships mobilized In recent hours, closely monitored the trajectory of the Russian flotilla, when the ships were closest to the Florida coast.

The US Department of Defense also added that they expect the detachment also arrives at Venezuelan ports and do sea ​​and air maneuvers during the northern summer in the international waters of the Caribbean Sea.

These sources They did not express concern about the Russian military presence near the United States.. “The deployment of Russian forces is part of routine naval activity and does not concern us as it does not pose a direct threat,” they said.

On Tuesday, the Russian Defense Ministry said the flotilla took advantage of its movement through international Atlantic waters to conduct exercises that included virtual launch of “high precision” missiles.

Frigate GorshkovRussian frigate of the latest generation, began operation in 2018 and participated in multinational maneuvers in recent years and during exercises to test the launch of Zircon hypersonic missiles from the sea in 2023.

Photo: EFE

He Kazan This is a modern nuclear submarine capable of shoot cruise missiles which entered service in 2021.

He Ministry of Cuban Armed Forces (Minfar) defined it as protocol visit. In a statement, he said it was a “historical practice” between countries that have “relationships of friendship and cooperation.” This was reported at the Russian embassy in Havana. “another example of Russian-Cuban friendship”.

The Minfar stated, anticipating doubts, that “none of the ships carry nuclear weapons” and stressed that the scale “does not pose a threat to the region.”

The move was announced shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putinannounced that he was ready to accept “asymmetric measures” Having learned that several Western countries are going to allow Ukraine to use weapons what do they give you attack Russia on its territory.

There have been two visits by Russian fleets in recent years, but not a single visit by a nuclear submarine. IN June 2019 The last one took place, which was also headed by Gorshkov. For the previous one we will have to go back to 2013.

In recent years, Cuba and Russia have deepened their historical relations in the political, military and economic spheres. The Cubans are suffering mainly from the serious crisis they are suffering from; Russians are for consolidate its meager network of allies and the geostrategic value of the island.

Cuban President Miguel Diaz Canel and Russian President Vladimir Putin during a visit to Moscow | Photo: EFE

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Source: Aristegui Noticias

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