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A fleet of Russian warships entered Cuban waters on Wednesday, signaling a heightened military presence in the Caribbean in what appears to be a direct response to recent U.S. military decisions. The move follows President Biden’s approval for Ukrainian forces to use U.S. weapons to target locations within Russia, escalating tensions between the United States and Russia.
“This is no coincidence comrade that these Russian ships have arrived in Havana.”
John Bolton analyzes Vladimir Putin’s strategy for sending Russian warships and submarines into Cuba on Wednesday’s “The Record with Greta Van Susteren.” @AmbJohnBolton @greta pic.twitter.com/EGjrV2hz81
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Rebekah Koffler, a strategic intelligence analyst, interprets this deployment as a stern message from Russian President Vladimir Putin, essentially stating that Russia can reach the U.S. homeland. This strategic positioning near the U.S. is seen especially critical now, as the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates with potential for Ukrainian strikes near major Russian cities.
Upon their arrival in Havana Bay, the Russian warships were welcomed with a 21-cannon salute, and a nuclear-powered submarine, the Kazan, was also expected to join the fleet. Russia has assured that the Kazan is not equipped with nuclear weapons during this deployment.
NewsNation’s senior national security contributor, retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Richard Newton, joined @EVargasTV to discuss the fleet of Russian warships currently in Cuban waters.
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The presence of Russian military assets in close proximity to U.S. shores serves multiple purposes. It acts as a reminder of the displeasure the U.S. might feel having an adversary within close range, similar to U.S. involvement in Ukraine. Additionally, it reassures Russia’s allies in the Latin America region, like Cuba and Venezuela, of Moscow’s support.
This military maneuver coincides with Putin’s threats last week to supply weapons to neighbors of the U.S., mirroring what he perceives as U.S. actions in Ukraine. Putin’s rhetoric highlighted the reciprocal nature of military engagements, suggesting that if the U.S. can arm Ukraine against Russia, then Russia can similarly arm other nations to target U.S. interests.
Several Russian warships have arrived in Cuba.
Putin has repeatedly warned he would send weapons to Western adversaries, while declining to name any countries or groups. pic.twitter.com/5aTvyAOift
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These developments follow a series of approvals by President Biden that include the controversial decision to allow Ukraine’s Azov Battalion, which has neo-Nazi ties and has been a focal point in Russian anti-Ukraine propaganda, to use American-supplied weapons. This has only added to the complexities of the geopolitical tensions between Russia and the U.S., framing the current military movements as part of a broader narrative of reciprocal military aid and proxy threats.
Major Points:
- Russian warships entered Cuban waters as a show of force, likely in response to President Biden allowing Ukrainian forces to strike targets within Russia using U.S. weapons.
- The deployment includes three warships and a nuclear-powered submarine, the Kazan, which Russia confirms is not armed with nuclear weapons.
- This military move by Russia is interpreted as a direct message to the U.S., signaling Russia’s capability to impact U.S. interests close to home during the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- President Putin has threatened to arm neighboring countries of the U.S. as a reciprocal response to U.S. military aid to Ukraine, suggesting a tit-for-tat escalation.
- The situation is further complicated by Biden’s controversial approval of U.S. weaponry for Ukraine’s Azov Battalion, which has neo-Nazi roots and has been central to Russian propaganda against Ukraine.
Conner T – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
