Chinese Soldiers in Belarus for Military Exercises

Chinese soldiers deployed to Europe for military exercises in Belarus, near NATO border, amid tensions with the West and Russia. The drills will run for 11 days under the codename Falcon Assault, focusing on anti-terrorist exercises and coordination capabilities between the two armies.

Russian Warships in Cuba

Russian warships arrive in Cuba, posing a limited threat to the U.S., with expert opinions on the situation and historical context of similar incidents in the past 20 years.

Russian Warships in Havana

Russian warships entered the port of Havana ahead of military exercises in the Caribbean, causing tension with the U.S. who deployed warships to monitor the situation. The presence of Russian ships near U.S. shores is seen as a gesture of defiance by Putin.

U.S. Navy tracking Russian naval flotilla for military exercises in the Caribbean

The U.S. Navy is tracking a Russian naval flotilla that sailed close to South Florida's coast for military exercises in the Caribbean, while deploying warships and aircraft to monitor the situation. The Russian vessels are simulating a strike on enemy ships with hypersonic-capable frigate and nuclear-capable submarine. Both countries are conducting routine naval activities with no direct threat perceived.

Russian Military Exercises in the Caribbean

Russia is preparing to deploy aircraft and combat naval vessels to the Caribbean for military exercises, seen as a messaging tactic after Biden admin gave Ukraine permission to defend its territory with U.S.-made weapons. The exercises are not seen as a direct threat to the U.S.