Only Joe Biden can see to it that the U.S. dollar is about to be destroyed, while getting Russian forces back into Cuba.
A Russian naval group, including the frigate Gorshkov and the nuclear-powered submarine Kazan, made its way into the Caribbean and is headed towards Cuba, only 90 miles from Florida’s coast. This maneuver occurs amid heightened tensions between Russia and the U.S. due to disagreements over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The Russian government describes the voyage as a regular military exercise with Cuban allies.
#BREAKING –🚨🇷🇺🇨🇺 Cuba: Russian frigate "Admiral Gorshkov" and nuclear submarine "Kazan" entered the port of Havana – MoD
A few hours before entering the port of Havana, the naval strike group completed exercises on the use of high-precision missile weapons, the department… pic.twitter.com/M5SDHTIY4t
— MonitorX (@MonitorX99800) June 12, 2024
Accompanying the frigate and submarine are the oil tanker Pashin and the rescue tug Nikolay Chiker, both verified by the Cuban Foreign Ministry to be in the vicinity of Cuban waters. The vessels are anticipated to dock in Havana later on Wednesday and are expected to stay at least until the weekend.
MarineTraffic, a global ship tracking website, charted the Russian flotilla’s Caribbean journey. As of Wednesday morning, the Nikolay Chiker was located 26 nautical miles off Key Largo, Florida.
The Russian Defense Ministry has disclosed that the Gorshkov and Kazan participated in missile exercises in the Atlantic, practicing long-range strikes on hypothetical adversaries, more than 370 miles away. These exercises are a direct response to NATO’s increased support for Ukraine, including supplying Kyiv with arms capable of reaching targets within Russia.
🚢 Russian Naval Convoy Arrives in Cuba 🇷🇺
The frigate Admiral Gorshkov and nuclear submarine Kazan docked in Havana on June 12, 2024, amid U.S. surveillance.
A historic salute marked the strategic showcase of Russia's naval might.#RussianNavy #CubaVisit pic.twitter.com/m21vAUW0jM
— Global Videos🌐 (@globevids) June 12, 2024
The U.S. administration has noted the Russian naval activities without expressing immediate concern but continues to monitor their exercises closely. U.S. and Canadian forces have tracked the Russian ships and aircraft near Florida’s east coast. Notably, U.S. and Canadian naval vessels and aircraft, including the CG Stone, USS Truxtun, USS Donald Cook, HMCS Ville de Quebec, a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon, and a Canadian CP-140 Aurora, were observed potentially tailing the Russian fleet.
White House national security spokesperson, John Kirby, reassured that the Russian operations are under close watch and clarified that there is no evidence suggesting the presence of nuclear weapons on these ships. He underlined that while the situation warrants caution, it does not currently pose a tangible threat.
The naval strike group of the Russian Northern Fleet – which includes the Kazan submarine, the Admiral Gorshkov frigate & a rescue tugboat of the Russian Navy Nikolai Chiker – has entered the port of Havana as part of a long-range cruise, a Sputnik correspondent has reported. pic.twitter.com/vncHlG23VI
— Ramesh Mirchandani (@RameshMirch) June 12, 2024
Such Russian naval visits to Cuba have been routine since 2013 and often symbolize Moscow’s strategic posture. Despite this, the Pentagon highlighted that these deployments are expensive and challenging for Russia’s aging naval fleet, impacting their operational readiness.
U.S. officials have also indicated that the Russian naval presence in the Caribbean might extend through the summer, with potential additional visits to Venezuela. This ongoing naval activity underscores the complex interplay of military demonstrations and geopolitical signaling in the region.
Major Points
- A Russian naval group, including the frigate Gorshkov and the nuclear-powered submarine Kazan, is heading towards Cuba, just 90 miles from Florida, amid heightened tensions with the U.S. due to the conflict in Ukraine.
- The flotilla, also comprising the oil tanker Pashin and the rescue tug Nikolay Chiker, is expected to dock in Havana and stay through the weekend.
- Russian forces conducted missile drills in the Atlantic, simulating strikes over 370 miles away, in response to NATO’s increased support for Ukraine.
- U.S. and Canadian military are monitoring the Russian fleet closely, with ship and aircraft tracking indicating a significant surveillance effort.
- U.S. officials emphasize the routine nature of these visits but are cautious due to the strategic implications and the costs to Russia’s aging naval capabilities.
Al Santana – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
